brother i am by far no expert on ky lake but i can tell you ive been scared 2 times on the water and the worst was AT KY LAKE IN APRIL!!!!!!!!! I have a 17.5 ft procraft with a 115 hp and it sits LOW in the water but every spring i go to ky lake lookin for big slabs!! The wind is a beast and will come in the boat to visit you!! Best bet is put in where you want to fish and if the wind gets up wait it out!!!!