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Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley Fishing Reports

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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Great Time of Year for Fishing

Scott McGlinchey

For September 5, 2025

August and all the heat it brought is finally gone. The fishing at Kentucky and Barkley Lakes is back to normal. We have cool nights and days that are bearable. We had a string of smoking hot days and record high temperatures for many days in a row both ambient and water. Having so many hot days ... Read More...


August Recap & Fall Fishing Forecast

Doug Wynn

For September 1, 2025

Hello from the Excel 230 Elite. I hope you are enjoying the cooler weather as much as I am. My poor yard is dead due to zero rain in weeks but at least I'm not having to mow. I took a lot of August off to work the Excel Boats Dealer Meeting and some family time. The Excel Dealer Meeting was ... Read More...


Overdue Cool Spell Arrives

Steve McCadams

For July 31, 2025

Kentucky Lake’s fishing scene got a little boost recently from an overdue cool spell. Lower temperatures now underway put a little pep in the step of sluggish summer fishermen who have endured a long stretch of unruly hot and humid weather. Anglers were rising to the occasion the last few ... Read More...


Summer Heat and a Hot Bite!

Brandon Hunter

For June 27, 2025

Hello again from Kentucky Lake! Summer time has made its way here to Kentucky and it brought those hot and humid days with it. 105 to 110 Heat Index here recently has made it extremely tough to put a full day in on the water. Let’s dive right in. Lake Conditions and What's Happening on the ... Read More...


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