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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 Report Summaries
Late March Looking Positive; Spawning Phase Inches Closer
Steve McCadams
For March 20, 2026
Warmer days are in progress for the Kentucky Lake fishing scene as near record daytime highs are on the threshold this weekend across the region. Highs could reach the 84 to 86 degree range Saturday/Sunday and that will no doubt heat up fishing fever, which has already been running pretty high on ... Read More...
Catching Crappie and Yellow Perch On My Skeeter Solera 205
Doug Wynn
For March 5, 2026
Good morning from my new fishing platform, the Skeeter Solera 205. For 10 years my clients and I enjoyed the great product line from Excel Boats. The folks at Excel were great to work with and had an eager ear to listen to my input. We had a great working relationship. As I, and many of my long ... 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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