Annual fishing calendar

[Spider04]

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. 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.

[raincheck]

I killed the Hybirds on 11/02/08 and will try too get back out there this year too see if i can get some too eat.Was fishing a tournament that day on Barren.Was throwing a trap and burning it on flats on main lake above the state park.Almost every cast had a 5 to 10lber on,a blast.If you pm me after that date i'll fill you in.Terry Adolph

[Lee67]

I don't have any dates to pass along, and it's been a long time since I've fished Dogwood at Glendale Fish & Game, but there's been some outstanding Bluegill & Redear there in the past.

G'Luck

[Spider04]

I know that bluegill spawn after bass in May and June, so I am thinking that would be a good time to try Dogwood. Also, on the hybrids, I recently learned about them on Rough being in the jumps during summer around July 4th. Didn't know there was a good fall bite for them. I usually go to Barren at least once in November too. Also, didn't mention on my first post that I live on the Indiana side of Louisville. Thanks for the help so far.
Anyone else?

[smljaw]

What would you do with a million dollars, Lawrence? I'd fish Elkhorn Creek in June or July, man... Go to Canoe KY and rent a canoe for the day. Go during the week when it's not crowded and you'll have a blast catching smallies! See more info at www.canoeky.com