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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...

Above Average Temps Test Anglers

Steve McCadams

For July 23, 2025

Despite hot and humid conditions there’s always a few die-hard anglers out fishing (and catching) across the vast waters of Kentucky Lake. Late July has been challenging for the fishing scene as above average temperatures have proven to be a high hurdle for most. However there have been a few decent stringers of summer crappie taken, along with some nice coolers full of catfish lately. Lake levels this week have been falling slowly ... Continue Reading...

Adapting to Summer Patterns on the Lake

Doug Wynn

For July 17, 2025

Hey y'all from the Excel 230 Elite. If the dog days of summer aren’t here already , they will be soon. It sure feels that way now. The lake levels are dropping ever so slightly but even that slight drop seems to be having a big effect on the areas I’ve been fishing. The concentration of baitballs have relocated from mid depth to the deeper channel drops and even river ledges. The last three trips I’ve made have all been in 20+ feet to ... 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...