The lowermost impoundment of the Tennessee chain, Kentucky Lake is the home of Lunker large mouth, spots and the highly regarded small mouth. Known, for years, as the "Crappie Capital" of the world, two pounders are not uncommon. Other fish such as catfish, bluegill, red ear, stripers and sauger gives you a mixed bag of excellent fishing. One of the largest man-made lakes in the U.S., Kentucky Lake starts at the dam and travels south to Pickwick Lake Dam, some 180 miles and 2400 miles of shoreline from head to tail water. If you are a bass fisherman, you will be in "Hawg Heaven", (no pun intended). Spring begins with the spawn which gets under way in early April and usually runs through mid May. This brings about some of the best flipping in the country for the fishermen who like shallow water. The summer months (June thru August) is time to move out to the ledges where most post spawn fish migrate. Fishing in ten to twenty five feet of water can produce bass that, guides say, can break your arm. Believe it, three to seven pounders are not uncommon. Late May and Early June also marks the May Fly mating period, during this time fishing for anything is excellent near May Fly hatcheries.  So be on the lookout for those May Flies!! Fall makes for some the most exciting top water fishing in the world. Baits such as Zara Spook, Pop R's, prop baits and buzz baits will keep you wondering if the next strike might be a world record.

Crappie fishing begins in March and usually remains hot through May. Using minnows and jigs, fish deep brush piles (18' to 20') until they begin their move toward shallow water for spawn. This takes place around the first of April through mid May. With plenty of shallow structure all along the shore line, it should make for some of the largest stringers you've ever caught and the best fish you've ever tasted.

For the pan fisherman, bluegill fishing begins in May and lasts all summer long. This fish will make the fly fisherman think he's in paradise. The brim is also a perfect way to get the young angler started.

There's no thrill in the world like sitting in your boat and about fifty yards away, you hear the explosion of a striper jump. Catching these tasty fish will make you forget about your worries. Using Rooster Tails and light line, you can fill your live well.

Ole Mister Cat, he may be considered the ugliest of fish, but he is fun to catch. Weighing up to one hundred pounds, tight lining for these big boys can make your heart pound. Using night crawlers on main lake ledges in the summer months can fill a freezer full.