Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley Fishing Reports
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Whether you are heading out for a brisk February afternoon of fishing for crappie and black bass or enjoying a late-summer evening of bluegill fishing, our Kentucky Lake fishing reports give you what you need to know.
Find out what's biting and even a few tips and tricks from fishing guides who have grown up fishing the waters of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.
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Fishing Scene Flirts with Mixture of Weather
Steve McCadams
For February 18, 2026
One day it’s warm. Winds are calm. Fish are biting. A few days later ole’ man winter returns, reminding everyone what season is still on the calendar. That’s a snapshot of Kentucky Lake’s fishing scene lately. Nothing unusual as it’s still February. Lately anglers have had one or two days each week where light winds and mild temperatures provided abnormally nice fishing conditions. Anglers who can pick their days ... Continue Reading...
Fall Fishing Adventures on Kentucky Lake
Doug Wynn
For November 5, 2025
Hey Y'all from the Excel 230 Elite. Fall has fallen for sure. The water temps in the 50s we have been hoping for are a reality. The crappie bite has been slow to take advantage of the seasonal conditions. I had the pleasure of guiding Laura and Jim from Mississippi on Tuesday. As much as I love crappie fishing MS lakes and as many times I've been down there, I think this may be the first time I've hosted a MS couple. They were on a ... Continue Reading...
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