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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Excellent Crappie Bite; Heavy Rains Ahead
Doug Wynn
For April 2, 2025
Hey y'all. You're probably watching it rain like I am. That rain and the amounts forecast don’t bode well for fishing our lakes in the next several days. This has been an amazing spring so far with big numbers of crappie along with a number of trophy fish. We are now approaching the start of the spawn as the scheduled lake level rise begins. Surface temperatures Tuesday afternoon were just above 63 degrees. My tactic so far has been ... Continue Reading...
Crappie Spawn Near: TVA Begins Reservoir Filling April 1st
Steve McCadams
For March 27, 2025
Rising lake levels are coinciding with rising surface temperatures. For Kentucky Lake’s early spring fishing scene it’s a Mecca for anglers yearning to hit the peak of spawning phases. TVA’s curve for reservoir filling begins April 1st each year. A slow rise will be underway until the lake reaches summer pool’s target date of 359 on May 1st. If you’re waiting for good fishing then wait no longer. The bite for both bass and ... 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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