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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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Fishing Scene Changes with Weather
Steve McCadams
For December 31, 2025
Seems most every county fair and carnival has a roller coaster ride! So does the winter weather picture in Tennessee, especially on Kentucky Lake. Riding that roller coaster has been Kentucky Lake’s fishing scene. Warm one week; cold the next. Some days calm but others deliver gale winds. ... Read More...
Fall Fishing Adventures on Kentucky Lake
Doug Wynn
For November 5, 2025
Hey Y'all from the Excel 230 Elite. Fall has fallen for sure. The water temps in the 50s we have been hoping for are a reality. The crappie bite has been slow to take advantage of the seasonal conditions. I had the pleasure of guiding Laura and Jim from Mississippi on Tuesday. As much as I love ... Read More...
Fall is Coming Soon!
Brandon Hunter
For September 19, 2025
Hello from Kentucky Lake! It's hard to believe that summer has come and gone. The fishing throughout the summer here has been great. The numbers of fish and bait that has returned to Kentucky Lake in such a short period of time is incredible. It wasn't that long ago we were facing some very ... Read More...
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