Coming from Wisconsin Christmas or New Years Week

[Pescamon]

Thank you so much for the info. I'll report back.. I'll be bummed if I don't catch a single fish in a few days (love to catch cats too), but it's also about the adventure. The only thing about really muddy high water is that some of the new and different tactics (to me) Ive been planning might have to change, but who knows, it might increase my luck anyway.

Ihanks too Riverrat12 for the Dale Hollow suggestion. It's definitely on the list of 2.


I hope the rains don't get too bad for everyone. I was scraping snow and ice off the windshield in 20 degrees this morning and can't wait to visit.


Bill

[Les Young]

Where on the lake are you staying?

[Pescamon]

Where on the lake are you staying?

I started looking at camping, but most of them were closed so I got smart and got a cheap hotel in Somerset next week. Looks like 50-60 degrees and low winds and I'll see the water when I get there.

I'm planning on using these launches on that side if they work out and some similar ones on the other side and have not really looked at the main lake launches too closely as options yet. I really want to experience the creeks, but of course find some fish too.

Alligator 1 at the end of 76
Park forest behears ramp up Faubush creek
Piney Woods on White oak

Based just on the internet those seem like good starting points, but I'm open to suggestions from other fishermen and the bait shop. Thank you!!

[luvtohunt]

Piney woods is a dirt and gravel ramp that should be usable when you are here. Lot of good fishing to be found in White Oak. One of my favorite small mouth creeks and great striper fishing in the winter months.

[kyriver]

I started looking at camping, but most of them were closed so I got smart and got a cheap hotel in Somerset next week. Looks like 50-60 degrees and low winds and I'll see the water when I get there.

I'm planning on using these launches on that side if they work out and some similar ones on the other side and have not really looked at the main lake launches too closely as options yet. I really want to experience the creeks, but of course find some fish too.

Alligator 1 at the end of 76
Park forest behears ramp up Faubush creek
Piney Woods on White oak

Based just on the internet those seem like good starting points, but I'm open to suggestions from other fishermen and the bait shop. Thank you!!

I've sent you a Private Message. I've not used this feature before on this site, so I can't be for sure it worked. If it worked, I'd be glad to send you some info that may help you.

[Pescamon]

I owed you all an update. So I fished December 24,25,26 sun up to sun down and not a bite. I do love the area though and had a good time. I didn't meet anyone who caught a fish or see any get caught so I didn't feel that discouraged. I saw bait and always felt like I would get bit but nothing. I fished points banks etc etc and tried everything from swim and spinner and blade baits to jigs and Texas rigs, cranks, trolling etc.i got some great and funny advice so thank you.
Day 1 white oak very muddy. Found clear water at the way back but shallow and no fish..piney launch was steep but nice..

Day 2 Caney better water, but no luck. Went pretty far
Up the creek.

Day 3 greasy creek area.100% fog to start out of the little launch at clifty creek..went around the island and all the points and ledges in the area. Really thought that was gonna be my day, but not.
I almost stayed one more day to fish the main lake with live bait, but headed to Colorado to see my son and caught some trout through the ice..hah.
I'll be back I'm sure and thanks for welcoming me etc..

Oh, I would probably stay closer to the dam if I came around Christmas again. 27 and Somerset was nice but very busy with shoppers..missing Kentucky for sure. Thanks again!

[R19]

Wow I have seen Cumberland tough but not to the point where it was that tough 3 days in a row. Even though you struggled to find a bite I can tell by the way you wrote your report that you still had a good time. The lesson most people can learn from your report is a person can still have a good time even if they do not catch fish. Having a positive mental attitude and just simply enjoying your surroundings can make a day successful.