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Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley Fishing Reports
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
Cooler Days are Needed... and Appear to Be on the Way
Steve McCadams
For October 3, 2025
Kentucky Lake's fishing scene this week is still waiting on some real fall weather to cool things down. It appears an overdue cool snap will arrive by the middle of next week as the long range forecast indicates temps will drop back 8 to 10 degrees by next Tuesday. Daytime highs are expected to ... Read More...
Turning Lemons into Lemonade
Doug Wynn
For September 23, 2025
Hey y’all from the Excel 230 Elite. As I write this, a quick shower has just passed my home. Two days of showers has only totaled just under an inch but I’m thankful for it. The forecast looks good for a soaking rain over the next couple of days. It can’t come too soon because our lake needs ... Read More...
Fall is Coming Soon!
Brandon Hunter
For September 19, 2025
Hello from Kentucky Lake! It's hard to believe that summer has come and gone. The fishing throughout the summer here has been great. The numbers of fish and bait that has returned to Kentucky Lake in such a short period of time is incredible. It wasn't that long ago we were facing some very ... Read More...
Great Time of Year for Fishing
Scott McGlinchey
For September 5, 2025
August and all the heat it brought is finally gone. The fishing at Kentucky and Barkley Lakes is back to normal. We have cool nights and days that are bearable. We had a string of smoking hot days and record high temperatures for many days in a row both ambient and water. Having so many hot days ... Read More...
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