Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley Fishing Reports
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Fishing Report Summaries
Captain Doug's Trip to Erie
Doug Wynn
For July 10, 2025
I’m back! Man, do I need a few days rest. Hello from the Excel 230 Elite. We just got back from the most glorious fishing trip of my long fishing career. Lake Erie was somewhat of a disappointment in 2016 when a group of my friends and I were there. My first trip there in March of this year ... Read More...
Lake Levels Slowly Receding
Steve McCadams
For July 9, 2025
A few white bass have been seen on main lake areas chasing shad this week and some crappie are still being taken by anglers fishing live minnows on main lake areas. Depths of 13 to 20 feet have been producing. Most anglers are hitting the lake in the early morning hours and pitching in the ... 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...
Offshore Fishing for Bass, Bluegill, and Red Ear
Scott McGlinchey
For June 16, 2025
In this report I am going to focus on fishing offshore for bass and bluegill and red ear during the spawn. The largemouth spawn usually ends around mid May and during this time there will be some early arrival largemouth that have made their way out to the ledges that are closer to the shore or ... 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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