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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Anglers Get Short Reprieve From Heat
Steve McCadams
For June 27, 2025
Kentucky Lake’s fishing scene has been sizzling. Not necessarily from the bite but from the crazy heat that has dominated for well over a week. The weatherman indicates a reprieve from the above average heat and humidity is on the way and by later this weekend and into next week temps are expected to fall back to normal. The heat index last week diminished activity out there on the big pond. Some boats are always out there but the ... Continue Reading...
Summer Heat and a Hot Bite!
Brandon Hunter
For June 27, 2025
Hello again from Kentucky Lake! Summer time has made its way here to Kentucky and it brought those hot and humid days with it. 105 to 110 Heat Index here recently has made it extremely tough to put a full day in on the water. Let’s dive right in. Lake Conditions and What's Happening on the Lake Water Temp: High 80s Lake Level: Full Summer Pool 359’ Water Color: Clean Normal Here we are again already almost through the month of ... Continue Reading...
Crappie, Catfish, and a New Fishing Method
Doug Wynn
For June 18, 2025
Hello from the Excel BP230 Elite. A big part of my job involves fielding questions and booking dates. Many times I never even talk to a booked client until they walk up to the boat at the prearranged time. My trips are booked thru my website so unless I have previously fished with a client, I’ve rarely talked with them. Recently, I had a trip scheduled with a Grandfather and Grandson. It was chilly when they met me at Lynnhurst Family ... Continue Reading...
Offshore Fishing for Bass, Bluegill, and Red Ear
Scott McGlinchey
For June 16, 2025
In this report I am going to focus on fishing offshore for bass and bluegill and red ear during the spawn. The largemouth spawn usually ends around mid May and during this time there will be some early arrival largemouth that have made their way out to the ledges that are closer to the shore or creek channel ledges. These locations can be a hump, creek channel, an underwater point, roadbed, or a long bar or ridge. The bigger the area the more ... Continue Reading...
Crappie Bite Great Despite Water Color
John Morgan
For March 14, 2025
Starting spring off with warm temperatures and fairly stable water levels has got several fisherman out on the water. Most have been greeted with a better than expected bite for our conditions. Several rounds of heavy rain have a big portion of the lakes heavily stained. This is usually not good for the crappie bite. This spring seems to be an exception. For the last two weeks the crappie bite has been great on fire. I've never seen crappie ... Continue Reading...
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