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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 17 years' worth of archived fishing reports as well.
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Covering Lots of Water to Find the Bass
Scott McGlinchey
For November 11, 2019
In my last report I mentioned what to expect with cooling temperatures. Here is what happened as the water cooled. In my last guide trip on November 2, 2019 the main lake water temperatures were about 62 degrees and the back ends of creeks were significantly cooler at 58 but warmed up to ... Read More...
Crappie Bite Becomes Tougher Recently
Josh Lovett
For November 11, 2019
Well folks its been a while since I have done a written fishing report. I am sure some of you have seen some of the video fishing reports I have done on the Lynnhurst facebook page. I'd like to thank you for watching and keeping up with things there and on any of my social media ... Read More...
Dodging Cold Fronts Keeps Anglers on Edge
Steve McCadams
For November 6, 2019
On any given week Kentucky Lake's fishing scene will have a variety of weather. The last few weeks have had anglers watching the weekly weather forecasts pretty close and attempting to pick a few days that were suitable. Fishermen had yet another week with two or three decent days ... Read More...
Kick'n Bass: Pulling Crankbaits Most Productive Right Now
Rich Bay
For October 31, 2019
From the Deck of the Kick'n Bass PontoonWhat a difference three weeks can make. 90's three weeks ago and 60's for the highs this week. Water temp has dropped nearly 20 degrees to about 65 degrees. I think this scenario is going to put the fish right into their fall hiding places. Brushpiles and ... Read More...
Waypoints: Eliminating Water
Waypoints with Brandon Hunter
For October 24, 2019
Brandon Hunter talks about how you can use your electronics to eliminate water on large lakes such at Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.
Trolling for Crappie is a Struggle Right Now
Doug Wynn
For October 23, 2019
Hey Y'all from the Excel Bay Pro 230, "Fishful Thinking". We are sitting in the new Excel Boat factory location in Union City, Tenn. Vicki and I had the extreme pleasure of attending the groundbreaking ceremony at the former VF Factory Outlet Mall building. We got to meet and talk to ... Read More...
Hot Weather Makes Fishing Tough; Cooler Temps Settling In
Brandon Hunter
For October 4, 2019
Brandon Hunter provides a video fishing report this week. In this report, Brandon talks about how the hot weather has created a tough bass bite. However, with cooler temperatures now here, the bite should be improving.
Chasing White and Yellow Bass
Don Schnuck
For September 27, 2019
Hello again to all of our followers, Kentucky Lake lovers, and friends of Moors Resort. There has been a lot of fish caught, and water under the bridge since my last report. Before I get started on some chores this morning I felt the need to let ... Read More...
Millennium Marine Boat Accessories
Panfish Talk with Doug Wynn
For September 16, 2019
Doug Wynn talks about three different accessories from Millennium Marine that are helpful when fishing on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.
Cool Morning Temps Helps Fishing Scene
Kirk Weber
For August 29, 2019
Air Temperature: Low 57 High 87 Water Temperature: Low 83 High 85 Water Elevation: 356.5 (Summer pool 359') Water Clarity: 2’ to 3’ visibility (green stain) With the air temperature a cool 57 degrees this morning, there was definitely ... Read More...
Summertime Fishing In Full Swing
Eric Ashley
For July 9, 2019
Hello fellow fishermen and lake lovers! I hope that everyone has made it safely through the holiday weekend. I would still like to mention to keep those affected by the storms in your prayers. It will take months to repair what Mother Nature destroyed in ... Read More...
Early Spring Crappie Fishing Begins to Pick Up
John Morgan
For March 25, 2019
After some very slow days I've finally started to find some concentration of crappie. I've been to several different areas of both Kentucky and Barkley lakes over the last 10 days and they all have there own challenges. Since the 10 foot rise and then almost 10 foot ... Read More...
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