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Fishing Guides

Fishing guides provide local knowledge, equipment, and on-the-water instruction for anglers visiting Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. Guided trips are available for bass, crappie, catfish, and other species, with options for beginners, experienced anglers, families, and tournament-focused fishermen. A guide can help visitors understand seasonal patterns, productive areas, and the techniques that work best on these lakes.

Since 1972

Steve McCadams Guide Service

Paris, TN
Steve McCadams has worked as a professional fishing and waterfowl guide since 1972. His Kentucky Lake fishing experience includes bass, crappie and bluegill, and…
  • Crappie Guide
  • Bluegill & Redears
  • Full/Half Days
  • Waterfowl Guide
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Wheelchair Acccessible

Kick'n Bass Guide Service

Benton, KY
Captain Rich Bay operates Kick’n Bass Guide Service as a full-time, multi-species service on Kentucky and Barkley lakes. Family trips are offered from a…
  • All Species
  • Electronics
  • Pontoon Fishing
  • Equipment Provided
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30+ Years Experience

Andy Allen Fishing Guide Service

Cadiz, KY
Andy Allen Fishing Guide Service provides guided fishing trips on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley for anglers pursuing crappie, largemouth and smallmouth bass, striped…
  • Coast Guard Licensed
  • Insured
  • Full Day Trips
  • Half Day Trips
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40 Years Experience

Shelldiver Guide Service

Dexter, KY
Shelldiver Guide Service offers bass and multi-species fishing trips on Kentucky and Barkley lakes. Scott also provides sonar instruction, bass-fishing courses and remote planning…
  • Licensed & Insured
  • Family-Friendly
  • Bass & Crappie
  • Equipment Supplied
Family-Friendly

Crappie Gills N' More

Benton, KY
Captain Doug Wynn brings more than 50 years of Kentucky Lake fishing experience to Crappie Gills N’ More. He specializes in trolling jigs and…
  • Four & Six Hr. Trips
  • Alcohol Free
  • Up to 4 Guests
  • Hummingbird Tech
Bass Fishing

Patton's Guide Service

Paris, TN
Scott Patton offers bass fishing trips on Kentucky Lake from April through November. Trips can focus on lake familiarization, tournament preparation, map marking or…
  • Lake Familiarization
  • Tournament Prep
  • Map Marking
  • Open Apr-Nov
Electronics Training

Brandon Hunter Fishing

Benton, KY
Brandon Hunter guides for largemouth and smallmouth bass on Kentucky Lake, with trips available for recreational fishing, technique work and tournament preparation. He also…
  • Largemouth Bass
  • Smallmouth Bass
  • Tournament Prep
  • USCG Licensed
Your Catch Cleaned

Weakley's Guide Service

Benton, KY
Brad Weakley has been a licensed Kentucky Lake fishing guide for more than four decades. His service covers largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, white…
  • USCG Certified
  • Largemouth Bass
  • Smallmouth Bass
  • Fish Packaged
Family-Friendly

Cedar Ridge Guide Service

Buchanan, TN
Ross Wimberly guides for bass and crappie throughout the year, along with bluegill and redear during May and June. Cedar Ridge Guide Service provides…
  • Bass/Crappie
  • Bluegill/Redear
  • Licensed/Insured
  • Fishing Cleaning
Over 30 Years Exp.

Captain Kirk's Guide Service

Benton, KY
Captain Kirk’s Guide Service offers year-round, multi-species fishing trips on Kentucky Lake. Depending on the season, trips may target bass, crappie, redear, bluegill, white…
  • Licensed & Insured
  • All Species
  • Year-Round Guide
  • 20-Ft Bass Boat
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Multi-Species

Angling Adventures with John Morgan

Murray, KY
John Morgan has operated Angling Adventures on Kentucky Lake since 1992. His multi-species trips combine time on the water with practical instruction, and guests…
  • Over 30 Years Experience
  • Blood River
  • Big Sandy
  • Technique Teaching
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CURRENT LAKE LEVELS
Kentucky Lake 356.67
Lake Barkley 356.75
Water Temperature 87
CURRENT WEATHER
77 Fair
Feels Like 78
Wind S 5 mph