Sugar Bay Kentucky Lake

[turkey]

I have an 18ft aluminum boat would the boat ramp at Sugar Bay be ok to put in during the winter months? What is the best paved ramp to use close to Sugar Bay? I have not done much winter fishing but think I am going to get out to atleast get the bug out of my system. Thanks

[kc]

You should be ok launching your boat in Sugar Bay. I have launched my 18' glass boat at winter pool without much trouble. The ramp is a little shallow at winter pool but it is still usable. Plus the lake level today is a foot above WP so that helps too. The worst part about Sugar bay's ramp is getting all of the dust in your boat going back the road. As far as other ramps you have Smith Bay to the north and Fenton / Kenlake to the south. All are usable at WP but Fenton is really shallow with the lake low which can be a little tough if you are launching alone...

kc

[turkey]

My boat is all aluminum so the dust is just a simple garden hose clean out...Good fishing around Sugar Bay in winter? It is my favorite place in late summer.

[Dave Stewart]

With the rain we are getting here today and tonight you won't have to worry about dust anymore...and yes Sugar is good in the winter...wind warnings up today and tomorrow by the way.

[mybentrod]

Please heed the warnings Dave speaks about. The wind is not something you would want to battle in an aluminum boat in the winter. Please take all neccesary precautions. Let someone know where you'll be, and when you'll be back. Wear your life vest. Have fun and fish on!

[GeoFisher]

Not only that, but if you end up in the water this time of year...........and the WIND......you're in trouble.

[Dave Stewart]

Add Saturday to that wind advisory now also.

[turkey]

Wont be going till next week hopefully that will be a good time to pick a warm day not sure what to fish with but I will fish...more than likely throw a jig and pork...may even throw some 5inch grubs split tail...they seem to be killer this time of year for a bite. Just have not fished Kentucky much since I moved here. I plan on trying to see Dave next year for the seminar he does out of his house. Dave you are more than welcome to fish in my boat for free.

[Dave Stewart]

Try a suspending jerkbait, jig, curly tail grub...you should catch some fish if all the reports I have been getting are on.

[joebw]

Dave is right, jerkbaits have been working for us.