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Lake Barkley Fishing Reports
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Smallmouth BassTechniqueShakey HeadsSeasonWinterStructurePilingsCaught this 4.25 lb. beast using a 1/8 oz. shaky-head worm on a current break on the Cumberland river. Water temp was 50 degrees with 8-10 ft. visibility. Was also able to catch 7 Spotted bass and 3 Sauger on this same bait.
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Panfish / BluegillTechniqueDrop ShotSeasonWinterStructurePoints- Species
Largemouth BassTechniqueBobbersSeasonFallStructureBaitfishPut your live bait on the hook with your bobber cast it out in 5-10 foot of water and hold on!
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonFallStructureShad
Shallow cranking bait balls allowed me to finish 7th in the BFL Super Tournament on Kentucky/Barkley lakes on Sept 23/24. My biggest fish and a couple key bites were using the Lews Fritts Perfect cranking Rod with the Lews BB1 reel. Long cast were key
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureRock Pile
I caught some good ones with my boys. Shallow cranking and dragging a beaver on rocky points. The wind was helpful.
- Omnia Community MemberBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSpinnerbaitsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureBoulders
Bouncing spinner bait on rip rap points. White gold leafs.
- Travis AshleyBronze AmbassadorSpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBladed JigsSeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureSubmerged Vegetation
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueShallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')SeasonSpring (Pre-Spawn)StructureShad
First time one the lake this year. I thought the fish was a little further along but seemed to be still in prespawn mode. The smaller fish were up shallow. Big girls were out in lead in banks but still a little finicky. Shakey head worked but didn't catch any size.
