Fishing Reports

The water temp is in the lower 80's and summer fishing patterns is in full swing. Striper fishing is really good most days with groups of fish being found most days. We are pulling alewife herring from 20 to 50 feet deep on the main lake close to the channel. There have been ...

The water is close to summer pool again and that’s pulling the fish back out. This week I’ve done a couple different things to put bass in my Nitro! I am able to catch a few fish shallow early in the morning on top water, spinnerbaits, frogs and buzzbaits. But it doesn’t last ...

Although the fluke action in Beach Haven has not been as hot as the captains of the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association would like, they are finding things starting to heat up a little offshore.

Captain John Lewis has had the “Insatiable” offshore recently ...

July 14, 2016

Kentucky Lake: Water Level at Kentucky Dam - 358.98 Surface Temperature - 86
Lake Barkley: Water Level at Barkley Dam - 359.05 Surface Temperature - 86

Both lake are at summer pool and on a slow draw down. Barring any unforeseen ...

CAPTAIN JIM’S CUMBERLAND RIVER STRIPER FISHING REPORT

Provided by Captain Jim Durham - Owner StriperFun Fishing Guide Service

DATE OF REPORT: July 14th, 2016


THE CUMBERLAND RIVER STRIPER FISHING REMAINS “RED HOT”!

As ...

It's July and many folks think we stop fishing due to the Summer Heat. Not so as we had a boat on the water everyday this past week except for July 4th when we got rained out! Adam and I have a couple of "Honey Holes" that are really producing good numbers of White ...

The Overall Picture:

As of Monday, 11 July, the lake level is approx 1.5 feet below normal conservation pool and falling. There is slow current in Little River; tailwater approx 226 ft-msl & gate discharge approx 162 CFS. Water temps were stable over the past ...

Kentucky Lake has had some changes this week. With the water coming up 2 1/2 to 3 feet some of the fish have headed to the shallow cover. Anytime on this lake when the water rises there’s a part of the fish will head shallow, knowing the cover they have to move into too. ...

Pickwick Lake Elevation 414
Water Temp. 85
BASS
If the wind is down and the water is calm a walking top water bait like the Strike King Sexy Dawg will attract a lot of fish in shallow water areas. Walking baits have always worked well on Pickwick. If the ...

The intense heat had some say-so over the fishing conditions this past week, the fish are migrating to the thick grass and getting them to bite had its challenges. Summer is here and the long dog-days will tighten up the fishing restricting your ability to have great days until ...

LAKE RUSSELL IS FULL, CLEAR, 80 S

Bass fishing is fair. The fish are all small and they moving around a lot. Bass are roaming around in small schools from 6 to 10 fish and buzz baits will allow anglers to cover a lot of water fast. The fish are moving to the points ...

July 8, 2016

Kentucky Lake: Water Level at Kentucky Dam - 360.35 Surface Temperature - 84
Lake Barkley: Water Level at Barkley Dam - 360.85 Surface Temperature - 84

Both lakes are nearly 2 feet over summer pool. Kentucky Dam was generating ...

JACKSON LAKE IS DOWN 1.18 FEET, CLEAR & 80’S

Bass fishing has slowed down a bit due to the hot and muggy weather. Early in the morning is a good time to throw a buzz bait or a Storm Chug bug off any point in the lake. Some bass are taking these baits early ...

LAKE OCONEE IS FULL, THE LAKE IS CLEAR, TEMPRATURE 85-90

Bass fishing is fair. At first light fish a buzz bait on sea walls and rip rap from the middle of the coves and creeks to the back. White or white/chartreuse have been the best color. Another good location ...

LAKE SINCLAIR IS DOWN 1.3 FEET, CLEAR, 80’S

Bass fishing is fair. Bass are hitting top water baits early, mostly around seawalls near deep water. It seems the few fish that move in shallow are aggressive and will take a bait worked fast. An angler should also work ...