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.
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Excellent Weather for KY Lake Fishing Scene
Steve McCadams
For April 10, 2026
Fishermen all around the Kentucky and Barkley Lakes fishing scene have enjoyed a week of excellent weather that has really put pep in the step of all anglers. Warmer days are in progress and the weekend looks good for both turkey (season opens Saturday in TN) hunters and fishermen. The weatherman deserves a tip of the hat this week for ALL outdoorsmen. Pretty good life for outdoorsmen these days; they can choose to chase turkeys by morning ... 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...
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