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Bite Still Good for Bluegill, Crappie, Catfish & Bass
Steve McCadams
For May 22, 2025
A cool spell will put a chill in the air for the big Memorial Holiday Weekend, which is the unofficial kickoff of the summer boating season. Be courteous and cautious as the busiest boating period of the year begins. Expect a crowd wherever you go so share the boat ramps and waterways with ... Read More...
Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off Summer on the Lake
Doug Wynn
For May 20, 2025
Hey Y’all! The Memorial Day weekend is upon us and with it comes the official start of the summer boating season. Of course we fishermen aren’t impressed since we’ve been on the lakes for months. The bluegill and Redear fishermen have been keeping social media hot with great catches with ... Read More...
Cooler Spring Temps, But Summer is Coming!
Brandon Hunter
For May 20, 2025
Hello Kentucky Lake Fishing friends! The spring weather has been something else here in the lakes region with winds and rains. Lake temps are starting to warm up, but have been very slow in doing so with several cool nights still the last few weeks. With temperatures slow to warm this year, ... Read More...
Bass, Bluegill, Catfish & More Heating Up!
Scott McGlinchey
For May 10, 2025
We know spring is here to stay now and summer temperatures will be here in a few weeks. On Saturday May 3rd, a second wave of largemouth bass moved up to spawn and they were hitting the weightless trick worm extremely well. Today there are crappie, bluegill, red ear, largemouth, and maybe some ... 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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