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From video fishing tips to what's currently happening on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, our fishing reports provide the most up-to-date information from professional anglers across the lakes. Our report contributors and their latest reports are below. Don't forget, you can view over 23 years' worth of archived fishing reports as well.
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Largemouth Bass Spawn on Kentucky Lake
Scott McGlinchey
For April 23, 2025
The largemouth bass spawn is on! There have been a few largemouth spawning here and there but nothing significant until now. The first big wave of spawning bass moved up yesterday right when all the conditions aligned. Morning water temperature, stable water level, good water color, and sunny days ... Read More...
Crappie Fishing Excellent on Kentucky Lake
Doug Wynn
For April 22, 2025
Hello from the Excel Bay Pro 230 Elite. Falling water has things looking up for fish and fishermen. The spawn is just beginning so hopefully stable water levels will make for good spawning conditions. The worst case scenario would have been for the spawn to have started in earnest during the ... Read More...
Lake Levels Recede; Anglers Anxious for a Return to Normal
Steve McCadams
For April 16, 2025
Good news for Kentucky Lake’s fishing scene! Lake levels are falling and temperatures are rising. At midweek Kentucky Lake finally crested. Lake levels are slowly receding after a long bout with high muddy water. Fishermen on the big pond have been battling adverse conditions for a ... Read More...
Heavy Rains & Bass Fishing!
Brandon Hunter
For April 4, 2025
Here we are again with another fishing season kicking off here on Kentucky Lake. Bass and Crappie Fishing both are heating up with the spring temperatures finally making way to our area. Everything seems to be greening up and the pollen is flying around everywhere. When those water temperatures ... 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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