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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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Bluegill & Catfish Action Heats Up!
Doug Wynn
For May 8, 2025
Hello from the Excel 230 Elite. The post-spawn for crappie has begun and the fish are in a sluggish mood. Watching hundreds of fish follow your lures but resist hitting them makes for entertaining Livescope but aggravating fishing. I recently learned a technique called Power Trolling from Les ... Read More...
Spawning Time for Bluegill/Shellcracker... Bass/Catfish Bite Good
Steve McCadams
For April 29, 2025
Lake levels have stabilized around normal summer pool (359) range and water color is good. Surface temps are warming fast and have now crossed the threshold of the 70-degree range. Active spawning phases are underway on Kentucky Lake for both bluegill and shellcracker (red ear sunfish). If ... Read More...
Largemouth Bass Spawn on Kentucky Lake
Scott McGlinchey
For April 23, 2025
The largemouth bass spawn is on! There have been a few largemouth spawning here and there but nothing significant until now. The first big wave of spawning bass moved up yesterday right when all the conditions aligned. Morning water temperature, stable water level, good water color, and sunny days ... Read More...
Heavy Rains & Bass Fishing!
Brandon Hunter
For April 4, 2025
Here we are again with another fishing season kicking off here on Kentucky Lake. Bass and Crappie Fishing both are heating up with the spring temperatures finally making way to our area. Everything seems to be greening up and the pollen is flying around everywhere. When those water temperatures ... Read More...
Crappie Bite Great Despite Water Color
John Morgan
For March 14, 2025
Starting spring off with warm temperatures and fairly stable water levels has got several fisherman out on the water. Most have been greeted with a better than expected bite for our conditions. Several rounds of heavy rain have a big portion of the lakes heavily stained. This is usually not good ... Read More...
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