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Planer Boards Catching More Than Just Crappie

Doug Wynn

For July 31, 2025

Hey y’all from the Excel 230 Elite. Hot-hot-hot! It looks like this heat is about to break for a few days. I know it has made for some miserable time on the lake. When I look at the surface temperature on my Humminbird Solix and it says almost 93 degrees, that’s too hot. That was before noon on Tuesday. I saw where the Hancock Biological Station was recording an all-time surface temperature this week. It is a strange sensation to try to ... Continue Reading...

Overdue Cool Spell Arrives

Steve McCadams

For July 31, 2025

Kentucky Lake’s fishing scene got a little boost recently from an overdue cool spell. Lower temperatures now underway put a little pep in the step of sluggish summer fishermen who have endured a long stretch of unruly hot and humid weather. Anglers were rising to the occasion the last few days as increased boating and fishing activity was observed out on the big pond. Both pleasure boaters and fishermen were out there partaking of the ... Continue Reading...

Large Number of Shad on Kentucky Lake Has Bass Feasting

Scott McGlinchey

For July 27, 2025

It’s the middle of the summer so fish deep right? Yes, fishing deep is where a lot of fish are holding. On the other hand, there are millions of shad that have moved into the creek arms even to the back ends. If you choose to fish deep, 15 to 30 feet down is where bass, bluegill, catfish, crappies, and white bass are lurking. This time of year I am mainly fishing for bass both in shallow water and deep. Many of the good ledges have been ... 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...