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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Cloudy Days Are Best Right Now
Doug Wynn
For July 24, 2024
Hello from the Excel 230 Elite. With a few days of temperatures in the 80s until the middle of next week, fishing should be on the upturn. Surface temperatures have dropped a couple of degrees and fish have responded. Cloud cover and early starts or late day finishes have made a world of difference in the bite. With scattered rain and the chance of storms, the catching outlook is looking good. Throw in some steady current being pulled and ... Continue Reading...
Slightly Lower Lake Levels and Cooler Temps for Anglers
Steve McCadams
For July 24, 2024
Fishermen are turning the page on the calendar as July fades into August. Since last week the Kentucky Lake fishing scene has experienced slightly cooler temperatures and lake levels continue to fall slowly while still pretty much on schedule for TVA’s drawdown. Lake levels at Kentucky Dam were hanging around the 358.2 range but saw a slight fluctuation a few days in the aftermath of some thunderstorms that drenched the region. Some ... Continue Reading...
Summer Ledge Fishing Has Been Phenomenal
Scott McGlinchey
For July 17, 2024
The summer ledge fishing this year has been phenomenal to say the least. It went from good to great. When you have those catch-them-every-cast moments and everyone in the boat has a fish on at the same time you know its special. This year the plastic worm in 10 and 7 inch sizes caught most of the ledge fish with the long leader Carolina rig coming in as a close 2nd place. I feel like I was able get on the ledge fish earlier than a lot of ... Continue Reading...
We Made It Through the Fourth!
Brandon Hunter
For July 9, 2024
Well guys and gals, we made it through the 4th of July! I hope everyone had a great holiday celebrating our nation's independence. Our country is in a mess, but we still live in the greatest country on earth. It’s hard for me to believe that we are already halfway through the year and boy has it been a treat this year. Our lake is in better shape than it’s been in a long time from shad, fish spawns, numbers, quality, and all of the ... Continue Reading...
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