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Fishing Scene Has Hurdles; But It's Worth the Price of Admission

Steve McCadams

For April 3, 2026

Kentucky Lake’s fishing scene has heated up and even before that it was pretty warm! Spring fever is running rampant as the crappie spawn enters its early phases. A few scattered bluegill and shellcracker are being caught too. Bass are biting as some lunker largemouth tipping the scales at well over 5-pounds are being taken on a regular basis. Like the female slab crappie, big sow bass are egg laden and weighing heavy right now. ... Continue Reading...

Numerous Personal Best Catches of Crappie Coming In So Far

Doug Wynn

For March 27, 2026

Hey y’all from the Skeeter. As I type this, we are in the midst of another Arctic blast. These seem weekly and they no doubt have an effect on fishing for several days. The temperature has dropped from 65 degrees this morning to 50 degrees 3 hours later. The forecast rain should start soon. Forecast low is 32. I’ve already cut all my above ground asparagus shoots and will cover the bed tonight. April can’t get here soon enough but fishing ... Continue Reading...

Crappie Sizes Are Looking Excellent

John Morgan

For February 28, 2026

It's probably too soon to call this past week spring, but with temps near 75 degrees it sure did feel like it. Last week was a great week of fishing with several trips ending in limits. I believe the average size of our crappie is better than it's been any of the past 34 years that I've guided on this lake. We saw fish as large as 2.5 pounds all the way down to 3 inches long. After the ice got off the lake, it seems that a lot of the crappie ... Continue Reading...