I am thinking about creating an annual schedule for myself and my kids to enjoy some of the best kinds of fishing available throughout the year locally. For instance, I already bass fish frequently and realize that April at Kentucky Lake can be excellent for large numbers and even your largest fish. Since my kids are involved and I am wanting them to learn to enjoy fishing like I do, I am thinking that activity would keep them interested, so my question to you guys is what should I fish for at what times of the year in this area for good activity (I normally fish Patoka, Rough, the Ohio, the Hoosier National Forestry lakes, some small farm ponds - do make several trips a year to Ky Lake and Barren)? I am open to any species, so include your thoughts about the best places to go and best times of the year to fish for sauger, redear, bluegill, black crappie, white crappie, hybrids, trophy catfish, channel catfish, etc. I am open to new places but don't really want to travel more than a couple of hours from Louisville. I would also like to know why the fishing is good for them at that time of year (spawning runs, etc) Thanks in advance for any responses and whatever I develop I will post on here for others to use as well.