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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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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...
Thumbs Up for Kentucky Lake's Fishing Scene
Steve McCadams
For October 21, 2019
Stable lake levels and weather patterns have helped keep Kentucky Lake's fall fishing scene on track lately and the overall bite has been pretty good, especially for crappie anglers. After a hot start to autumn angling back in September and early October, things have settled down nicely ... Read More...
Waypoints: Tool for Navigating Shallow Areas
Brandon Hunter
For October 17, 2019
In this week's Waypoints with Brandon Hunter, we talk about how you can use your electronics to highlight areas of the lake that might be dangerously shallow, especially during low lake levels.
Bass Fishing Tactics May Need Adjusting
Scott McGlinchey
For October 8, 2019
October is here and finally the water temperatures are cooling down. This is absolutely a great time of year to get out and do some fishing on Kentucky or Barkley Lakes. The first thing to do when fishing these lakes right now is to be safe as the water levels are way down. So stay between the ... Read More...
Waypoints: Using Rod Sleeves/Stick Jackets
Waypoints with Brandon Hunter
For October 3, 2019
Brandon Hunter talks about how using rod sleeves or "stick jackets" can help trim down the wear and tear of your poles and baits.
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...
White Bass & Yellow Bass Responding Well to Heat
Rich Bay
For August 19, 2019
The weather since our last report has been hot and hotter. This is great news because the hotter the better for whitebass and yellowbass! We have also caught just about every other fish that swims in the lake. The next ten days seem to be mid 80’s to 92 ... 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...
Things Looking Up
Josh Lovett
For January 18, 2019
It's been a very busy couple of weeks at the creek! With upcoming shows and plans for the rest of the year being laid its been tough finding time to get out and fish. The couple of times I have been able to get out I have seen much improvement over last ... Read More...
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