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 Report Summaries
Hot and Humid Conditions Dominate Fishing Scene
Steve McCadams
For September 17, 2025
An extended stay of hot and humid weather has dominated the Kentucky Lake fishing scene for the last two weeks. Dog days of summer have hung around until the end as the official transition of seasons occurs on Monday. While the first day of fall will officially arrive Monday on the calendar, ... Read More...
Crappie & Current on Kentucky Lake
Doug Wynn
For September 17, 2025
Hello from the Excel 230 Elite. Summer doesn't seem to be willing to give up its grip with this latest hot weather spell. Looking at the long range forecast, we may be seeing some relief next week. My poor boat is showing the results of the hot,stagnant water in many bays on the lake. There is ... Read More...
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...
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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