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Numerous Yellow Bass and Baitfish Proves Excellent Future for Kentucky Lake Anglers

Doug Wynn

For September 20, 2023

Hello from the Excel Storm Cat 230.My Monday guide trip began with me digging through the piles of gear in the back seat of my F-150 for a sweatshirt. The 54 degree temperature kicked my spirts into high gear. I love fall fishing! My leg is still healing from the catfish spine puncture. It's ... Read More...


Fall Officially Arrives Saturday; Anglers Yearn for Cool Days/Lower Surface Temps

Steve McCadams

For September 20, 2023

Kentucky Lake’s fishing scene officially changes to autumn angling on Saturday says the calendar. Anglers are hoping for some cool fall weather to get here and stay here. Lake levels this week continued a slow fall and elevation is down a few inches from last week at this time with a reading ... Read More...


Couple of Great Recent Bass Fishing Trips on Kentucky Lake

Scott McGlinchey

For August 24, 2023

The end of August is closing in on us and the days have been extremely hot. One thing is for sure, the fish still have to eat. In fact, being cold blooded creatures, their metabolism requires them to eat more. In this report I am going to talk about the last couple bass fishing trips I was on. ... Read More...


Dog Days of Summer

Brandon Hunter

For July 13, 2023

Summer temps and humidity have set in for good. We have recently had some very nasty humid days and it makes those days on the water very uncomfortable. A few hours in the morning and late in the afternoon and that's about all a guy would want. This is that time of year when the fishing starts ... Read More...


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