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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The Best of Times, The Worst of Times
Doug Wynn
For October 22, 2025
Charles Dickens wrote in “A Tale of Two Cities” , “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” That seems to be fishing on Kentucky Lake recently from my perspective. One day the bite will be red hot, the next day ice cold. Nothing is more frustrating for the average fisherman. Just think how it makes a Kentucky Lake guide feel. Welcome to my world. I’m sure the unseasonably warm temperatures and lack of rain for months ... Continue Reading...
Cold Windy Days Go Away! Better Weather Ahead
Steve McCadams
For October 22, 2025
The pumpkin month has been a bit mean! Normally October is a month with a reputation for stability in terms of wind and temperatures but the last week to ten days have been challenging for the Kentucky Lake fishing scene. Nasty winds and falling temperatures greeted anglers and that’s had a negative impact on the overall bite for bass, crappie and catfish. A better weather pattern is forecast for the weekend and well into next ... Continue Reading...
Fall is Coming Soon!
Brandon Hunter
For September 19, 2025
Hello from Kentucky Lake! It's hard to believe that summer has come and gone. The fishing throughout the summer here has been great. The numbers of fish and bait that has returned to Kentucky Lake in such a short period of time is incredible. It wasn't that long ago we were facing some very challenging years and I am happy to say, it's coming back fast. Fall temperatures were welcomed recently with some really nice days. Unfortunately, air temps ... 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...
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