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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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Hot Days Annoy Anglers
Steve McCadams
For September 1, 2026
Above average temperatures across the Kentucky Lake region have curtailed activity on the local fishing scene. Fishermen are ready for a change.Raise your hand and shout out loud if you’re ready for fall fishing conditions to take over! You’ve just joined the crowd. Definitely in the ... Read More...
Bass Techniques for Heat Wave on Kentucky Lake
Scott McGlinchey
For August 24, 2026
Looks like we have another heat wave just like there was in August of 2025. Last year the August heat wave slowed down the progression of shad moving to the shallow flats and also slowed down the bass feeding in the shallow flat water. The 2025 heat wave turned the deep water ledge fishing back on. ... Read More...
Early Mornings and Late Afternoons are Providing the Best Bites.
Doug Wynn
For August 7, 2026
Hey Y’all! The rumors of my demise have been greatly overblown. Having recently seen my 70th birthday come and go, I just decided to take some time off recently. Miss Vicki just retired for good so both of us are taking time off. I am taking her to her first fishing trip to Lake Erie on Monday. ... Read More...
The 4th Has Come and Gone!
Brandon Hunter
For July 10, 2026
It's hard to believe that the 4th of July has already come and gone. Summer is flying by with some crazy weather. We went from a severe drought to more than enough rain in recent weeks. While the month of June is typically the best month for bass fishing offshore, July has already proven to be ... Read More...
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