Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley Fishing Reports
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Fishing Report Summaries
First Crappie & Bass Update for 2024
Scott McGlinchey
For March 18, 2024
It appears and feels like spring is here to stay. This is the time of year where most of the fish move into shallow water and are feeding up for their up-coming spawning cycles. Bass and crappie will be some of the first fish to spawn and both species have already started moving shallow. Both bass ... Read More...
Weather Change May Slow Crappie Down Some
Doug Wynn
For March 15, 2024
Hey y’all from the Excel Bay Pro 230 Elite. After a really bad week last week, I got to reset things this week. Dealing with insurance over my fire will come soon. It’s time to get into some great fish and back to guiding. After having some trolling motor remote issues last week, I ... Read More...
Spring Has Almost Sprung on Kentucky Lake
Steve McCadams
For March 14, 2024
Time to turn the page. Spring officially arrive Tuesday despite chilly temps that sort of want to hang around. Best not trade in the coveralls on a screen door just yet; March is still in charge. Sometimes she’s an unpredictable month; known for her Ides that blow the treetops sideways ... Read More...
Best Crappie Bite In Years
John Morgan
For February 19, 2024
After a long cold spell with below freezing temperatures for almost 9 days in January, things are really looking up here on Kentucky Lake. This past year was a great improvement from the prior two years. This year looks to be even better than last. I'm seeing more bait fish for this time of year ... Read More...
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