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Current KY Lake Records
Yellow Perch*: .47 pounds Caught By Theresa
Mazzoli, Louisville, Ky. 5/30/96
Buffalo: 55 lb
Caught By Clint Roby
March 23, 2000
White Bass*: 5lbs. Caught By:
Lorne Eli, Dawson Springs, Ky. 7/11/43
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Yellow Bass*: 1 lb 1 oz Caught By: Dewayne West,
Hopkinsville Ky. 3/10/91
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Updated August 14, 2008
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August 14, 2008
Kentucky Lake: Water Level at Ky Dam - 357.36 Surface Temperature - 85
Lake Barkley: Water Level at Barkley Dam - 357.55 Surface Temperature - 85
Both lakes are about one and one half foot below summer pool and on a slow draw down. Expect both lakes to be two feet below summer pool by the end of the month. We have been blessed with cooler temperatures and lower humidity levels this week in the mid 80's which has made being the water much more comfortable. This cooler weather has been due to a high pressure ridge over the area which although made the weather nicer, slowed the fishing. We are still catching fish but the bite has definitely slowed this week with the high pressure and light winds. The weather forecast shows we should be coming under the influence of low pressure sometime this weekend and into next week. The temperatures that are forecasted show just a slight rise into the upper 80's. This coming weather change should improve the fishing. As was related in last week's report, the key to fishing the ledges for bass has been to fish slow and be patient. Fish are still being taken, but they are not as active as they were a couple of weeks ago. On the bright side, a lot of baitfish schools are in the bays and one can catch bass around them early and late in the day. Also the grass bite with plastic frogs is fair during the day so one does have an alternative to the ledge fish if they are not cooperating. I will note that the few times the current has been present for short periods on the lake, the ledge fish are turning on. This past week I noted current early most mornings and the ledge fishing was good as long as the current lasted.
Largemouth Bass: Largemouth Bass are being taken on the main lake ledges and ledges near the mouths of the deeper bays. These fish are being taken on Carolina rigged creature baits, Texas rigged large worms and jigs. Some fish are being taken on spoons. Largemouth are also being taken on primary main lake points and secondary creek channel banks and associated secondary points in the creeks and bays as they are feeding on schools of baitfish early and late in the day. These fish are being taken on medium running crankbaits, spinnerbaits, Texas rigged worms and tube jigs. Largemouth are also being taken near the matted grass beds in the creeks and bays early and late in the day as they are feeding on schools of fry. These fish are taking topwater lures, deadstick worms, spinnerbaits and chatterbaits.
Smallmouth Bass: Smallmouth Bass are being taken on the main lake river and creek channel ledges on Carolina rigged small creature baits and jigs. Smallmouth are also being taken at night on rocky main lake points and the first secondary points in the bays on the east side of Kentucky Lake. These night feeders are taking dark colored spinnerbaits and tube jigs.
Some of the productive lures this week were: Zoom horny toad in green pumpkin swirl, Jack's bubba frog in watermelon/red, Bandit crankbait in rootbeer, Charmer 10.5 inch paddle tail and gator tail worms in green pumpkin, Charmer timber pups in green pumpkin, watermelon/purple and watermelon/candy, Net Baits baby paca craw in green pumpkin and watermelon/candy, Hook Some Bass spinnerbaits and vibe in blue glimmer, Jewel football head jigs in gourd/craw and Last Cast hairy bug jigs in peanut butter jelly.
White Bass: White Bass are being taken along the river and creek channel ledges by vertically fishing with small spoons and inline spinners. Some White Bass are being taken in the creeks and bays as they are feeding on schools of fry. These fish are being taken on inline spinners cast into the feeding schools.
Catfish: Catfish are being taken along the old river channels on bottom rigs baited with cut baits and yellowtail. Some Catfish are being taken on the flats in the creeks and bays by jug fishermen using yellowtails.
Bluegill: Bluegill are being taken around deep docks early and late in the day as well as at night by fishing with crickets and worms under bobbers.
FLASH: I normally make it a policy to not announce upcoming bass tournaments in this report..but every now and then a benefit tournament will be held for such a good cause that it bears trying to get the word out to as many folks as possible: A benefit bass tournament that is being sponsored by Texas Road House to raise money for Kosair Children's Hospital will be held on Sunday, August 17, safe light until 3:00 pm at Kentucky Dam Marina. What could be a better cause than raising money for these folks that give of themselves to assist so many young folks in need of medical care. The entry fee of 100.00 per team is tax deductible too. Professional BASS angler Mark Menendez will be the MC at the weigh-in. Did I mention there is a 2000.00 guarantee for first place?
An Auction will also be held right after the tournament to assist in the fund raising. There will be a lot of great donated items to bid on. I will be donating a full day's guided trip for auction myself and I am sure this will be just one small thing in comparison with the other items. You can register for this tournament or get further information by contacting my good friend Texas Road House professional bass angler and radio personality, Mike DelVisco at 864-879-0796 or by emailing Mike at mjdelvisco@aol.com
If you are in need of a bass guide for some fun bass fishing, tournament preparation, lake familiarization or technique instruction don't hesitate to give me a call or drop me an email. I have been doing a lot of instructional trips lately about how to eliminate water and fish the ledges. If you want to learn how to find the best bass fishing spots any time of the year and/or also learn how to fish the ledges, give me a call and I will discuss this great learning experience with you.
If you have not yet booked your dates for your fall fishing, you need to do so very soon or you may not be able to get the dates you want.
I have the following dates available in August, September and October:
August: 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
September: 3, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 25, 26
October: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31
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Report Updated April
7, 2008 Crappie
fishing for the month of March has been a tough one. I am also sorry to
say that part of the reason it has been tough is water levels. On
4/06/08 at 7:00a.m. the lake level is 365.3 and rising. Threading the
needle or doodling is possibly the best method to catch'em. Casting
banks has had poor results, I think because there is so much cover
available to the crappie they are just very scattered. We have caught
some good crappie 14 to 17 foot deep, but, I just do not think that is
where the majority of the fish are.
Bass fishing however has been excellent. There has been a lot of good
fishing in and around the bushes. Pitchin and flippen is an excellent
and fun way to fish, that catches some good fish. There is nothing like
setting the hook on a 5 pounder in a bush and hauling her out of there
10 foot away on 30 pound test line.
Rattletraps in the creek channels was working very well on Kentucky but
that pattern has faded out at least in my boat. I have however heard
some excellent results on Barkley, rattletrapping creekmouths.
Good luck and be careful on the water, there is a lot of drift, Dan
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Report Updated June 19, 2008
Air Temp: Low 63 ° /High 85 °
Water Temp: Low 80 ° /High 84 °
Water Elevation: 359.2 (359 is Summer Pool)
Water Clarity: Clear but stained (4’ to 5’ visibility)
Water Current: Very little The past few weeks I’ve been busy
fishing deep ledges on the main lake. We’ve caught many 3LB
Largemouths and a few as big as 6LBs. We’ve also been catching a
fair number of big White Bass, an occasional big Striper (6-8LBs),
and a few large Sauger. When it’s hot and there’s a good chance of
some river current, there’s no place I’d rather be than out in the
middle of the lake looking for a big school of hungry fish. However,
for the past week the weather has been fairly mild and I’ve found
myself venturing back into the bays and I’ve found faster action but
smaller fish there. This year’s hatch of fish (fry) have gotten a
little size to them now and there is a lot of surface feeding by
Bass, Whites, Skip Jack, and even Bluegill and Red Ears. To find
good action right now, tie on a 1/8 to ¼ oz inline spinner and go
for a boat ride early in the morning looking for surface busting
fish. The fish are usually on shallow gravel bars, shady main lake
banks, or grassy flats, but may be out in open water. When you see
these busting fish ease your boat near enough to cast past them and
real your spinner thru them and you’ll catch Largemouth, Smallmouth,
Whites, Yellows, Bluegill, and who knows what else. Good, Easy, fun
fishing!
BLACK BASS:
Most of the larger fish are on the main lake now but there are still
good sized fish shallow. Docks, stake beds, grassy flats, shoreline
brush and grass, shady banks, ledges, and gravel bars are all
producing fish. Horny toads, Sammys, and buzz baits will catch fish
on top right now especially in the morning and evening. Black and
blue spinner baits fished on main lake points at night will give
good action, and is probably your best shot at a big Smallie right
now. Inline spinners cast at busting fish will give you plenty of
action in the morning and just before dark. Big worms, Carolina
rigs, jigs, big spoons, deep cranks, and swim baits fished on ledges
will probably get you bigger fish but you may have to endure more
slow action between spurts of activity. These cooler nights and days
do increase shallow water activity, but remember: Cooler water sinks
and warmer water rises. Therefore, the deep water is still the
coolest water to be found right now and that’s where most of the big
fish are. I’ve caught some good sized bass as deep as 38’. That’s
deep for this lake!
WHITE BASS:
Action has been sporadic. Good when there is current or when you
find surface busting fish. Biggest fish coming 25’ to 30’ deep on
main river channel. Smaller Whites have been chasing fry on surface.
Inline spinners and spoons will catch them.
BLUEGILL/ RED EAR:
I’ve caught a few good messes this past week real shallow (2’ to
4’). Small spider jigs, beetle spins, wax worms, or crickets are all
effective. The action is not as good as May was but remarkably good
for June.
CRAPPIE:
Fish white curly tails or minnows over main lake brush in 12’ to 18’
water. I’ve heard some are still being caught much shallower.
CATFISH:
Channel Cats are still spawning and can be caught from 4’ to 25’
deep on night crawlers, shrimp, leeches, or chicken liver.
Blues are deeper, 20’ to 40’ deep on creek and river channel.
Fish large shiners, leeches, shrimp, or cut bait for some brutes.
SAUGER:
Trolling medium running crank baits or fishing a large minnow 12’ to
25’ deep will get you some good sized Sauger (14” to 18”).
Check out photos of recent catches on my web site at
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I have plenty of open dates for July thru Nov if interested give
me a call: 1-877-354-6017
Capt Kirk, out!
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