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Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley Fishing Reports

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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 ... Read More...


Fishing Trip to Sardis Lake, MS and a Reminder to KY/TN Fishermen

Doug Wynn

For March 27, 2025

Hello from the Excel 230 Elite. I’ve gotten my road trips out of the way so now my trips will be almost daily and to the lake locally. My buddy Justin and I went to Sardis Lake, MS late last week. The weather and wind made our fishing challenging to say the least. Thursday we fished with ... 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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