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Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley Fishing Reports

Welcome to KentuckyLake.com, featuring regularly updated Kentucky Lake fishing reports as well as Lake Barkley fishing reports.

Whether you are heading out for a brisk February afternoon of fishing for crappie and black bass or enjoying a late-summer evening of bluegill fishing, our Kentucky Lake fishing reports give you what you need to know.

Find out what's biting and even a few tips and tricks from fishing guides who have grown up fishing the waters of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.

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Rising Lake Levels Ahead for Anglers

Steve McCadams

For February 13, 2025

Inclement weather continues to dominate the Kentucky Lake fishing scene this week. Nasty winds and several days of downpours have dampened the spirits of most of the winter crappie fishermen this past week. According to the long range forecast it appears cold weather will linger into next week as below average temperatures are the story for next week’s weather too. Fishermen haven’t gotten much cooperation from the weatherman ... Continue Reading...


Spending Some Time on the Rivers

Doug Wynn

For January 27, 2025

Hey Y’all from the Excel 230 Elite. It’s been a while! My fall and winter fishing has been a departure from my normal. Cuz Rickie and I have made several trips to regional rivers for sauger and walleye. Our planned pre-Christmas trip to Lake Erie was cancelled at the last minute due to a winter storm so we loaded up the Excel and headed south and east for Tennessee River walleye. This required tweaking some tactics and equipment but we ... Continue Reading...


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