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From video fishing tips to what's currently happening on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, our fishing reports provide the most up-to-date information from professional anglers across the lakes. Our report contributors and their latest reports are below. Don't forget, you can view over 23 years' worth of archived fishing reports as well.
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Fishing Scene Has Hurdles; But It's Worth the Price of Admission
Steve McCadams
For April 3, 2026
Kentucky Lake’s fishing scene has heated up and even before that it was pretty warm! Spring fever is running rampant as the crappie spawn enters its early phases. A few scattered bluegill and shellcracker are being caught too. Bass are biting as some lunker largemouth tipping the scales ... Read More...
Numerous Personal Best Catches of Crappie Coming In So Far
Doug Wynn
For March 27, 2026
Hey y’all from the Skeeter. As I type this, we are in the midst of another Arctic blast. These seem weekly and they no doubt have an effect on fishing for several days. The temperature has dropped from 65 degrees this morning to 50 degrees 3 hours later. The forecast rain should start soon. ... Read More...
Crappie Sizes Are Looking Excellent
John Morgan
For February 28, 2026
It's probably too soon to call this past week spring, but with temps near 75 degrees it sure did feel like it. Last week was a great week of fishing with several trips ending in limits. I believe the average size of our crappie is better than it's been any of the past 34 years that I've guided on ... Read More...
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