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Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley Fishing Reports

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Unpredictable Spring for Fishermen is No Surprise!

Steve McCadams

For March 20, 2025

Kentucky Lake’s fishing scene battled another spell of unstable weather recently as the roller coaster continued to deliver a variety of conditions. Spring officially arrived last Thursday but for fishermen conditions were more akin to winter. Say hello to crazy spring days here on Kentucky ... Read More...


Reflections from Lake Erie & Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley Crappie Update

Doug Wynn

For March 17, 2025

Hey Y’all from the Excel 230 Elite. I’ve kept the road hot since my last report. I was in northern Ohio last weekend and Monday for a glorious walleye trip with my fellow Off Shore Tackle Pro Staffer Tyler Logsdon. Tyler knows Lake Erie very well and makes several trips there each year. Cuz ... Read More...


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 ... Read More...


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