Hello all, I am fairly new to the site. I spent the last several days on both Ky and Barkley lake. Ky Lake was amazing last Saturday and Sunday, my father an I caught several over 4lbs, with the largest at 7 1/2. Best five fish would have been about 26 lbs on Saturday and 18lbs on Sunday. I tried North Barkley on Monday for a couple of hours with the kids. Caught two over 5lbs in about 30 minutes. Several more 14-15 inch fish. Kids had a blast. Barkly is heavily stained, muddy in places. You can find some clearer water on the LBL side though. Plan on going back this Satuday. Good luck all. I love this time of year.