Ky Lake & Barkley

[Dave Stewart]

Both lakes are going over summer pool today...predicted to be 1.5 ft over summer pool by Thursday. Barkley is muddy. Kentucky is stained but more than fishable. Bite yesterday was slower on Ky yesterday than before the big water rise but still had an ok day...and that was after a cold front moved thru yesterday morning. Expect better bite today and more this week as water warms. Bite has been reported both north and south on Ky so take your choice.

[Col Forbin]

The bite is definitely slower than it was last week - but still not bad. I did however have catch 3 smallies on 3 casts - all about 12 inches at the most. Had 1 keeper out of 5 today and it would have barely measured. Also hooked two big shad (Gizzard I guess)- already had two showers and can still smell them!!! The highlight of the day was a bald eagle landing on a tree about 10 yards from me to check me out for a minute or so before flying off. I see them on occasion at the lake, but never that close.

[kylakenitro]

Slow day today! Still managed to catch 6 LM but only 3 wouldve kept, one weight 3.9, two barely measured. i did catch a Crappie on a 1/2oz pig an jig, he went pound and a half.(he must've skipped breakfast) LOL....

I went over to Barkley to check it out, Boy is it Muddy. Both lakes are up and Barkley has alot of trash floating. Keep your Eyes open because of all the debris.I found water temps from 48-51 degrees (on Ky) Going back out in tomorrow and try it again.... Good Luck Everyone!!!!!!

[BassNNutt]

Slow day today! Still managed to catch 6 LM but only 3 wouldve kept, one weight 3.9, two barely measured. i did catch a Crappie on a 1/2oz pig an jig, he went pound and a half.(he must've skipped breakfast) LOL....

I went over to Barkley to check it out, Boy is it Muddy. Both lakes are up and Barkley has alot of trash floating. Keep your Eyes open because of all the debris.I found water temps from 48-51 degrees (on Ky) Going back out in tomorrow and try it again.... Good Luck Everyone!!!!!!

Anymore reports on the lake conditions?

[Col Forbin]

It has warmed a little - but don't expect the stain to clear up. Rains and winds are expected tonight, some tomorrow and all day Sat. Good luck if you are fishing a tournament on Sat - the last I saw had predictions of 20+ mph winds (that can take the fun out of these lakes).

[DaveR]

I've planning a trip to Barkley around the State Park. Will the muddy water on Barkley reduce any chance I have at luck for bass on Barkley significant enough for me to just find somewhere on KY Lake to go instead. I'm talking mid next week.

[kylakenitro]

Dave. If i were you i would go ahead and change to Ky lake next week. we are suppose to get more rain today and tomorrow so Barkley wont clear up much. The bass have been biting pretty good on Ky, the higher water seems to have them scattered a little but at least they are catchable. I've been on Ky the last 3 days and have had a really good time. I havent caught any MONSTERS( some really big Drum though) BUt have caught a few fish Between 3-5lbs and plenty of good quality fish.

I did stumble upon a couple nice Smallies the last few days and plenty of drum. I caught all of my fish yesterday shallow but close to deep water on jigs and crankbaits.

Hope this helps some... good luck to ya

[Swany]

Kentucky Lake is where we are headed next week as well. We are going to be there from Wednesday through Saturday, first trip out this year I am praying the weather holds!

[kylakenitro]

Kentucky Lake is where we are headed next week as well. We are going to be there from Wednesday through Saturday, first trip out this year I am praying the weather holds!

The weather looks pretty good next week after wed. thats looking at the 10 day forecast, hope everything stays like they forecast. Good luck to you and enjoy your trip

[JimDi]

I will be down there next week too on Barkley around the state park. Has anyone tried fishing Barkley at all? I know it is muddy, but can you still catch them.

Don't know KY Lake that well and wouldn't know where to start at.

[kylakenitro]

I will be down there next week too on Barkley around the state park. Has anyone tried fishing Barkley at all? I know it is muddy, but can you still catch them.

Don't know KY Lake that well and wouldn't know where to start at.

Jim IMO the only thing worse than cold water is cold muddy water. Maybe by the time you get here Barkley will have cleared up a lil. Barkley is not unfishable its just a lil easier to find and catch fish on Ky because of the cleaner water... If you get here and have a hard time on Barkley give Ky a try, Read Daves fishing report and try to find similar areas on Ky..........Good Luck

[DaveR]

Heavy Storms expected Wed, the day I'm supposed to arrive. I guess I can sharpen my hooks and respool lines if its too bad. I may just head to KY, just more intimidating to me than Barkley. I've never done well on KY Lake, but from what I'm hearing this year so far, that is the place to be.
Thanks for the info Nitro.

Dave