Welcome to Fishing 101!  Written by professional fishing guide Dave Stewart, this guide will help acquaint you with the types of fish and fishing patterns for Kentucky and Barkley Lakes.  Not only is this information valuable for beginners, long-time anglers and hobbyists will benefit from Dave's years of fishing experience.

Preface
In order to be a successful angler on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes, one must become familiar with the seasonal locations of the majority of the species they wish to target. Although at any given time there are always some numbers of all species of fish located through out the lakes, there will always be specific areas in which the most numbers of that specific species will be located during different times of the year.

By becoming familiar with these seasonal areas where the majority of the specific species are located, the angler can be assured that they are presenting their lures/baits to a larger percentage of the targeted species.  In turn, they are increasing their odds of being successful. The following information is presented with this premise in mind to serve as a guideline for the local and visiting angler alike.  This information will assist them in their quest to find and catch their favorite species.

More Fishing 101:
Preface
Elev., Current, Water Temps
Weather Patterns
Night vs. Day & Astronomy
Bank & Dock Fishing
Kentucky vs. Barkley
Structure
Definitions of Fishing Terms
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Crappie
White Bass
Catfish
Bluegill
Sauger

Credits:
Written by Dave Stewart, Bass Buster Guide Service
Edited by Shawn Dunnaway
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