Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley Fishing Reports
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Anglers/Boaters Await Backside of Hurricane Francine
Steve McCadams
For September 12, 2024
All across the region outdoorsmen of all sorts---anglers, pleasure boaters, hunters, hikers, etc..---are waiting to see what the aftermath of Hurricane Francine will bring to the area. Weathermen across the board are talking high winds, thunderstorms and potential for flooding rains. Seems odd ... Read More...
Top Water Bite Happening Now
Scott McGlinchey
For August 26, 2024
I can’t believe it is almost September. With fall approaching, the migration of shad moving shallow starts to scatter the bass all over the lake. You can catch them on top water, in shallow water, or you can get them on the river and creek channel ledges. Some of the great ledges from early ... Read More...
Cloudy Days Are Best Right Now
Doug Wynn
For July 24, 2024
Hello from the Excel 230 Elite. With a few days of temperatures in the 80s until the middle of next week, fishing should be on the upturn. Surface temperatures have dropped a couple of degrees and fish have responded. Cloud cover and early starts or late day finishes have made a world of ... Read More...
We Made It Through the Fourth!
Brandon Hunter
For July 9, 2024
Well guys and gals, we made it through the 4th of July! I hope everyone had a great holiday celebrating our nation's independence. Our country is in a mess, but we still live in the greatest country on earth. It’s hard for me to believe that we are already halfway through the year and boy has ... Read More...
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