Last Updated March 1, 2007

Western Kentucky


The report from MSHFN reel reporter Bill Bradford is that Kentucky and Barkley Lakes elevation is 354 and the surface temperature is in the upper 30s. After surviving a cold February, we should experience some warmer temperatures. Bass fishing has been real slow, but March usually has more warm days, and the fishing should improve. Smallmouth bass will be getting ready to spawn in April, and will begin biting better. Largemouth bass will move to more shallow waters as the sun warms this area first. Slow-rolling a spinnerbait, using a jig n' pig, or maybe a small grub or craw, may be best to fish early. As March continues to warm the water, the smallmouth will begin to move up on gravel points, and should hit jigs and tubes. Crappie fishing has been fair during the cold months. You should be able to catch them on jigs and minnows fished around cover at creek mouths or on the main lake in the 10- to 15-foot range. Brush piles near the breaks may be the best bet for catching more crappie. There is not much to report on catfishing or bluegill fishing. Fishing in general should pick up as the temperature begins to rise. Meanwhile, hang in there and give it a try as soon as the days grow warmer.


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