1. How's the fishing? Where are these yellow flowers I hear about?

    1. Ted Myers 0
      Fishing was slow this past weekend and it seemed the only way to catch them was a slow rolled spinnerbait in the buck brush and mustard flowers. Hopefully should ...more be picking up now. Barkley was colder than Kentucky by about 3-6 degrees with warmest temperatures near the dam areas on both lakes 63 Barkley, 66 Kentucky. Fished South Barkley last Friday and it was 58-60 degrees and didn't catch any fish Friday. Saturday did well North Kentucky 66 degrees. Sunday fished mid lake Barkley and the bite was very tough with top temp found at 60 degrees.
    2. jeremy scott 0
      they are in just about every creek you go in. They were covered this past weekend with lake levels above summer pool.
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  2. Getting ready to take some guys that don't fish very often to Blood River/Sugar creek area. Never been to that spot myself. Any tips or good places to catch ...more them in mid-march?

  3. Most major feeder creeks that branch off the main and secondary river channels are best depending on the time of year. As we all know the better stringers of 20lb ...more plus seem to come from these creeks. In the winter deeper is always better for schooling bass. In spring as they start there love pattern they can be caught from 2 to 45 ft deep. I fished a local tournament last March where nearly 30 lbs took first place. The team that won are friends of mine and there boat was setting in 35 ft on the main river channel casting up on the ledges to around 10 ft. They were using jigs,& did real well. My partner and I caught 16 lb in 30 mins of of a secondary creek channel that came off the main river going into the mouth of a large bay with plenty of bait fish. We also used jigs. Second place had 20lb doing the same thing, as always got to be in the right place at the right time. Sonar, Sonar, Sonar, got to use it and understand what you are seeing. With today's technology a good unit is a must. Didn't try any spoons or plastic, but will defenatly try this season. Hope this will help. Good Fishing, your friend in CHRIST LARRY.

  4. What are the better creeks to fish on the Kentucky section of the lake?

    1. Jeffray Gooch 0
      Thanks, I am pretty sure i have ate there, I will make sure and come by again and look you up. As for staying I have a friend that has a house right on Moors ( about ...more a mile away ) so i am hooked up great there. He is considering selling it lol ....hope not!
    2. Tobiah Johnson 0
      If you need a good place to stay Jeffray, Kenlake State Resort Park has a great launch ramp, and lodging. I'm the chef on the park and I guarantee that the ...more food is worth the stay alone.
    3. Jeffray Gooch 0
      I have an ABA Tournament out of Moor's March 7th so i will be up there a lot in Feb, checking out all of those
    4. Mark Dorsey 0
      Haven't tried Ledbetter, yet. Sounds like a new destination this Spring, Thanks!
    5. Tobiah Johnson 0
      Jonathan Creek, Blood Creek, and Ledbetter Creek are all pretty good.
    6. Jeffray Gooch 0
      Agree Mark, I was going to say Jonathan creek but yes Blood is also good
    7. Mark Dorsey 0
      Jonathan Creek and Blood Creek
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  5. Jeremy, the Bass & Crappie are both moving in for the spawn at this time. You can expect to catch both of them on main lake and secondary points near deeper ...more water. Look for them on the North banks due to more sun and warmer winds blowing out of the South. Brush piles are always a good bet. In March this year through May there are some larger fish still in 20 to 25 ft on main river ledges. Jigs, Carolina rigged creature baits work best for me. You can also go to Ky/ Lake Barkley sites like TVA. Org and a lot of Guides will post a fishing report as well as baits used. Hope this will help you, GOOD FISHING.

  6. I know it can depend on a lot of factors but what kind of bite should I be looking for around may on KY lake and Barkley? Ready for spring!

    1. Ted Myers 0
      Agree with Jens. Best fishing time is from then to the end of April. Schedule a trip every year. Baits that Ron mentions are really good. Flippin the buck brush ...more with the Texas rig baby brush hog is killer. C-rig brush hogs on lead in points does the trick also. If you find Mustard flowers, try rippin gold with black back rattle trap through them. Got a full moon Apr 4 and May 4 so they should be in prespawn staging in the mouths and secondary points but that all depends on the weather and water temp. Less than 55 degrees probably more towards the mouth, less than 60 secondary points/channels, greater than 60 stack up in deepest ditches in the backs of creeks. Generally I've found that the bigger fish get to the backs of the creeks more towards later April.
    2. Ron Smith 0
      green pumpkin baby brush hog, square bill crank bait, & green pumpkin 1/2 oz football jig with zoom green pumpkin ultra vibe trailer
    3. Benny Wiles 0
      I have a trip to Kentucky Lake the 2nd week of April. What will the Bass bite be like a that time.
    4. Jens Jensen 0
      I would argue with anyone ,that it is the best fishing time of the year on KY lake. Spawn/ post spawn. Fish still in creeks, creek mouths, bays, secondary channels, ...more and ditches, at varying depths and pretty much accomdate anyones fishing strengths. Late May the ledges start to light up.
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  7. Haven't been up to Patoka in a while. Are the bass biting?

  8. Anyone been catching anything? Fishing tomorrow, could be tough with all this rain and cold nights.

    1. Bill Miner 0
      I plan on trying Sunday for stripper
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