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After a few weeks of real winter weather that curtailed activity on the Kentucky Lake fishing scene it looks like a warming trend is on the way that may very well reopen the door to fishing opportunity.

It has been frigid fishing as of late with several bays and boat ramps falling victim to ice at times. That’s changing rapidly as the weatherman indicates temps are on the rebound and could climb into the upper 40’s and 50-degree range by next week.

Lots of outdoorsmen have been suffering from cabin fever as the region saw an extended spell of below average temperatures descend. Temps dropped to the single digits in some areas while other zones stayed in the low teens without rebounding above the freezing mark for several days.

That’s all changing rapidly. Warmer days are now in the forecast.

Fishing should resume this weekend for a few crappie anglers anxious to get back out and wet a line. Odds are crappie will be awaiting their return around some deeper structure. Depths of 15 to 20 feet may well be holding some fish as well as some brushpiles and stakebeds in 11 to 14 foot zones at times.

Lake levels this week have stayed around the 355 elevation range, which is on the threshold of winter pool level. Water color has been clear. Surface temps are in the 33 to 38 degree range and may rise slightly in the days ahead.

TVA has been pushing around 45,000 cfs (cubic feet per second) through Kentucky Dam this past week so there is some current present in the main river channel.

Both bass and crappie fishermen can expect an upswing in activity this next week if not sooner as temps moderate. Nasty northwest winds should turn to south or southwest in the coming days as well.

Still, winter fishing requires extra preparation so be cautious and dress accordingly. Mother Nature is still calling the shots!