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Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley Fishing Guides

Whether you want to fish for bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, redear, sauger – or all of them – make sure you take advantage of the expertise offered by the large amount Lake Barkley & Kentucky Lake fishing guides.

Many specialize in fishing for particular species, and many have multiple years' experience fishing the waters of Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley. Make sure you don't come back with an empty boat!

Get started by visiting the fishing guide links below.

 //  300 Whippoorwill Cove - Benton, KY SHOW MAP

I have a captain's license with the Coast Guard and I am a licensed fishing guide with Kentucky. My boat is rated to carry 12 people and My Ebbtide features high gunnels, so it's great for young kids and older adults!

  • 35+ Years Exp
  • Lic/Insured
  • Family Fishing
  • Kids Welcome
  • Equip Supplied
  • USCG Cap. Lic.

 //  48 Walnut St. - Dexter, KY SHOW MAP

Professional fishing guide service specializing in bass and crappie fishing on Kentucky Lake. Shell diving has taught me up-close how fish use structure and cover. US Coast Guard certified and licensed.

  • 40 Years Exp.
  • 22'6" '16 Phoenix
  • Lic/Insured
  • Family Fishing
  • Kids Welcome
  • Equip. Supplied

 //  11442 US Hwy 68 East - Benton, KY SHOW MAP

I fish for every game species in the lake: Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Red Ears, Bluegills, White Bass, Stripers, Sauger, Catfish and even Yellers. The fact that this lake has such species diversity is one of it's many attributes. Something is ALWAYS biting!! I have been a full time guide on this lake for 25 years.

  • 30+ Years Exp.
  • Licensed/Insured
  • 20-ft Bass Boat
  • USCG Lic.
  • All Species
  • Year-Round

 //  68 Kit Carson Lane - Benton, KY SHOW MAP

All skill levels welcome! We fish both Kentucky & Barkley lakes with a fully-equipped 20' bass boat (tackle, bait, GPS and Sonar). We also have a handicapped-accessible pontoon boat available for larger groups.

  • USCG Licensed
  • Insured
  • All Skills
  • Tourney Preps
  • Equipped Boats

 //  Girl Scout Camp Rd - Springville, TN SHOW MAP

Come let Andy Hicks bring you to your destination of a lifetime on Kentucky Lake! Andy has learned the ways of catching Crappie, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, and Catfish over many years. Call Andy to book your trip today!

  • Crappie
  • Bluegill
  • Redear
  • Catfish
  • Half Day Trips
  • Full Day Trips

 //  118 Driftwood Drive - Cadiz, KY SHOW MAP

I guide bass fishing trips on Kentucky and Barkley lakes. Get a better understanding of how to fish these two lakes. I offer ledge fishing, flipping techniques and brush pile patterns, crappie fishing and white bass trips as well as electronics understanding and tournament prep.

  • Bass Fishing
  • Ledge Fishing
  • Tourney Prep
  • Crappie
  • White Bass
  • 20' Skeeter Boat

 //  160 Joey Drive - Cadiz, KY SHOW MAP

Andy Allen's Fishing Guide Service offers guided fishing tours. Fish with me for Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass and Bluegill.

  • 30+ Years Exp.
  • Coast Guard Lic.
  • Insured
  • Full-Day Trips
  • Half-Day Trips
  • All Species

 //  2060 Turner Rd. - Murray, KY SHOW MAP

Don't spend your whole trip looking for fish, let me put you on them. I personally guarantee your satisfaction with your trip.

  • 20+ Years Exp.
  • Multi-Species
  • Year-Round
  • Technique Teaching
  • Blood River
  • Big Sandy

 //  399 Dusty Trail Road - Benton, KY SHOW MAP

Fish with Brandon Hunter, a professional fishing guide for Kentucky Lake. Fish for largemouth and smallmouth bass just for fun or have Brandon help you prep for your next tournament. Sonar help also available.

  • Electronics Train
  • Largemouth
  • Smallmouth
  • Tourney Preps
  • USCG Lic/Ins
  • CPR/First Aid

 //  3175 Mt. Sinai Road - Buchanan, TN SHOW MAP

With extensive lake knowledge you're sure to have a successful trip. Come spend a day or two with me and we will catch some fish of your choice. I fish for bass/crappie year around and also bluegill and redear in May and June. All equipment is provided and I'll even clean your fish!

  • Family-Friendly
  • Bass/Crappie
  • Bluegill/Redear
  • Lic/Insured
  • Equip. Supplied
  • Fish Clean Incl.

 //  157 Chase Loop - Benton, KY SHOW MAP

With 50 years of experience fishing Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, let me give you a fishing experience you'll not forget! Fish with me for crappie, bluegill, redear and catfish. Fully licensed!

  • Equip. Provided
  • Family-Friendly
  • No Alcohol
  • 4/6-hr Trips
  • Hummingbird Tech
  • Up to 4 Guests

 //  655 Anderson Drive - Paris, TN SHOW MAP

Steve has over 40 years experience guiding anglers on Kentucky Lake and is one of America's foremost outdoorsman who has hosted and appeared on several national television shows.

  • 40+ Years Exp.
  • Bass/Crappie
  • Bluegill
  • Triton Boat
  • Full/Half Days
  • Hunting Guide

 //  30 Big Bear Resort Rd - Benton, KY SHOW MAP

Out of Big Bear Resort on Kentucky Lake, licensed fishing guide Rodney Hairgrove takes fishermen on his fully-rigged bass boat for luring bass, crappie, smallmouth, panfish, sauger, white bass and catfish anglers.

  • 20 Years Exp.
  • 20' Ranger Z520
  • Crappie/Bass
  • Bluegill/Redear
  • Lic./Insured
  • Fish Cleaning

 //  Brad Weakley - Benton, KY SHOW MAP

Brad is a lifelong fisherman with much of his life spent fishing Kentucky Lake. Brad has been a licensed fishing guide for 41 years as well as a successful tournament angler.

  • Fish Cleaned
  • Fish Packaged
  • USCG Certified
  • Licensed/Insured
  • Largemouth
  • Smallmouth

 //  Captain Richard Bay - Benton, KY SHOW MAP

Don't let our name fool ya... we fish for all species of game fish. Kick'n Bass Guide Service brings over a decade of experience in angling on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes! Guiding for the novice to the pro.

  • Full Time Guide
  • All Species
  • HD Electronics
  • Lowe Pontoon