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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Kentucky Lake Anglers Welcome Cooler Days
Steve McCadams
For October 9, 2025
Fall has been slow to arrive. Overdue rain and cooler temperatures finally arrived to the Kentucky Lake fishing scene earlier this week, putting the region in a normal fall type weather pattern. The region and lake itself had been hot and thirsty for quite some time. Fishermen have been anxiously awaiting those typical fall fishing days comprised of jacket mornings and shirt sleeve afternoons. Lake levels this week are stable and ... Continue Reading...
Turning Lemons into Lemonade
Doug Wynn
For September 23, 2025
Hey y’all from the Excel 230 Elite. As I write this, a quick shower has just passed my home. Two days of showers has only totaled just under an inch but I’m thankful for it. The forecast looks good for a soaking rain over the next couple of days. It can’t come too soon because our lake needs a big injection of fresh water. I was on the lake several days last week and every day saw a totally different bite. I spent one day searching ... 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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