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Late Summer Fishing Scene Decent for Cats/Crappie

Steve McCadams

For September 14, 2021

Kentucky Lake’s late summer fishing scene has been pretty good for catfishermen and a few crappie anglers who have found buried treasures at times. Nice weather has descended on the region this week and that’s the norm for late summer and early fall fishing. Cool mornings have appealed to anglers who have been hitting the lake early and donning a long sleeve shirt before the midday sun heats things up and summer sneaks back in. ... Continue Reading...

Kick'n Bass Guide Service Has Been Chasing Yellow and Whites Lately

Rich Bay

For September 2, 2021

Weather has been HOT the last few weeks and we have been chasing whitebass and yellowbass. Fishing has been up and down but some of the KnB toon’s catches have been very good. Starting combo trips soon for crappie/whitebass and what-ever else bites. As always, the white and yellow bass have been whacking the SteelShad bladebaits and Ken’s TBC inline spinners. Depends on the water flow and their mood which bait they prefer on any given ... Continue Reading...

Doug Wynn Provides Personal Health Update

Doug Wynn

For August 30, 2021

Hello from the Excel Storm Cat 230. Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated. I had my left hip replaced on July 12th and surgery went well. Three days later I was back in the ER with some sort of reaction to something. I did find I was allergic to the adhesive on the tape my wound vacuum was stuck to my incision with. While I was pretty much out of it, I do vividly remember the tape and blistered skin being pulled off my thigh. ... Continue Reading...

August Marks Beginning of Transition for Bass

Scott McGlinchey

For August 23, 2021

Bass fishing in August is a time of transition going from summer to fall. Many shad will migrate to shallow water flats on the main lake and in the back of creek arms and bays.Last year the bass fishing in August and September was better than the last three years due to the increased amount of shad and the number of keeper sized bass in Kentucky Lake. There is also an evening migration of shad that occurs most evenings where 30 to 40 minutes ... Continue Reading...

White Bass Fishing Success Depends on Current

Eric Ashley

For August 20, 2021

Hello from Kentucky Lake! I hope this report finds everyone doing well. I thought I would take the time to let everyone know what’s been happening on the water since my last report. Summertime is here! We have had some really hot days with southwest breezes, and we have had nice days with Northeast winds. Regardless of the temperature or wind direction, the fishing has been pretty dang good. Days that they generate a lot of current, have ... Continue Reading...

Early Bite Best Right Now

Josh Lovett

For August 18, 2021

I had a hard time sitting down to write this report. The fishing for this angler has been very up and down. we have had some weather blow through, and I'm not sure if that effected the bite or if we are starting to see the lake turn over a bit.I've been seeing some signs as we usually do late in the summer. With that being said I've still been able to manage decent numbers in half days. The early bite has been better from what I've seen. The ... Continue Reading...

Decent Weather Prompts Good Crappie Bite

John Morgan

For March 30, 2021

Finally - we are having some decent weather for fishing. This year started off with a great bite down in Big Sandy and then came the rain. Muddy water slowed everything down for a few days - more so in Blood River than Big Sandy. Here in blood river we still only have 4 to 6 inch visibility. This does let fish move shallower and not be nearly as spooky as in clearer water. That's enough excuses on why they didn't bite so good earlier but ... Continue Reading...

Water Temps are Heating Up, Bass are Moving Up - Spring is Here!

Brandon Hunter

For March 15, 2021

Here we are in the middle of March with 2020 behind us and we're looking forward to a great 2021 on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. I am happy to see things are starting to green up, water temps are heating up, and bass are on the move. This time last year we didn't have a clue what we were getting ready to get into with the Covid situation, but I am glad to see it behind us and things getting back to somewhat normal, every day activity. ... Continue Reading...

Crazy Weather, Changing Patterns Challenge Anglers

Don Schnuck

For May 8, 2020

Hello to all of our Kentucky Lake fans, and fishing enthusiasts! We hope in these times of uncertainty that each and everyone of you have been able to stay healthy, and continue living a normal life as much as possible. With reopening the guide business, and things hopefully getting ready to return to normalcy, I am taking advantage of a rainy day to share what I can tell you about my fishing world. As of today Kentucky Lake is listed as ... Continue Reading...

Anglers Can Take Advantage of Cooler Temps

Kirk Weber

For November 15, 2019

Air Temperature: Low 27 High 44 Water Temperature: Low 46  High 53 Water Elevation:  354.5 (Winter pool 354') Water Clarity: 2' to 3' visibility (green stain) Winter jumped on us a little early this year!  Record low temps a few days ago and cooler than normal highs for a week have definitely slowed the average fishermen down.  Some of us "in the know" have taken advantage of this event.  This cooler ... Continue Reading...