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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, out on the lake it looks like more like summer's grip will be stubborn to let go anytime soon. Daytime highs will remain in the upper 80's with night ... Continue Reading...

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 a slimy, sticky film on the surface of the lake that sticks to every surface on the boat. A friend took his boat from Ky Lake to the Gulf last week ... Continue Reading...

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 did have an impact on the fish and fishing. The top water fishing got off to a normal start then with the super hot temperatures it slowed down but the ... Continue Reading...

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 Lake Water Temp: High 80s Lake Level: Full Summer Pool 359’ Water Color: Clean Normal Here we are again already almost through the month of ... Continue Reading...