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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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Short Crappie Signal Excellent Future - Throw Them Back!

Doug Wynn

For March 29, 2024

Hey y’all from the Excel Bay Pro 230 Elite. I finally saw the lake surface temperature pass the 60 degree mark for more than a few minutes yesterday. I will say I got my wish of seeing the lakes levels rise quite a bit before the spawn started. The tuxedo colored male crappie are showing up in shallow spawning areas awaiting the arrival of the egg burdened females. Looking at the 10-day forecast, it looks like the days in the high 70s ... Continue Reading...


Lake Levels Rise as Crappie Spawn Begins

Steve McCadams

For March 28, 2024

Surface temperatures are rising as the annual ritual of Kentucky Lake’s crappie spawn is set to begin. Coinciding with the rise of both lake levels and water temperature is the enthusiasm level of both bass and crappie fishermen. All systems are on go for fishermen all up and down the reservoir. Lake levels, which had already been somewhat above normal for late March with elevation rising to 357.4, will begin the climb toward ... Continue Reading...


First Crappie & Bass Update for 2024

Scott McGlinchey

For March 18, 2024

It appears and feels like spring is here to stay. This is the time of year where most of the fish move into shallow water and are feeding up for their up-coming spawning cycles. Bass and crappie will be some of the first fish to spawn and both species have already started moving shallow. Both bass and crappie are occupying water in the 15 feet down to 2 feet of water zone. The smallmouth bass have most likely begun their spawning cycle and many ... Continue Reading...


Best Crappie Bite In Years

John Morgan

For February 19, 2024

After a long cold spell with below freezing temperatures for almost 9 days in January, things are really looking up here on Kentucky Lake. This past year was a great improvement from the prior two years. This year looks to be even better than last. I'm seeing more bait fish for this time of year than I've seen in the last 20 years. With exception of largemouth bass, which are making a good comeback, I believe that our other game fish numbers are ... Continue Reading...


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