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November 2018
Dave and Jeff KY Crew
Kentucky Lake Crappie Fishing
"1 pole jig fishing"
Crappie Action
Guide Service
LOW LAKE LEVELS AWAIT YOU
Fall fishermen and recreational boaters are reminded to use caution
these days on Kentucky Lake.
TVA
has the reservoir down to its low ebb level of winter pool, which means
you need to pay close attention to channel markers and not take
shortcuts across open water sandbars.
Jane and Tom TN Crew
Kentucky Lake Crappie Fishing
"1 pole jig fishing"
Crappie Action
Guide Service
Lake levels earlier this week dropped below winter pool elevation and
were around the 354.6 range a few days but have since risen a few
inches. Elevation at present is around the 355 range.
Water color has been relatively clear in the Paris Landing sector and a
good color for fishing across the entire reservoir.
Surface temperatures have danced around the 59 degree range on cooler
mornings and rebounded to 62 at midday.
October 2018
Tom and "OC" from Chicago
Kentucky Lake Crappie Fishing
"1 pole jig fishing"
Crappie Action
Guide Service
Crappie action has been fair with a few more boats on the lake lately in
pursuit of the fall bite. Some fish have been taken in deeper venues
such as 18 to 22 feet at times. When TVA lowered the lake a few inches
lately it appeared to pull crappie back to deeper zones.
However, some boats were stalking the midrange depths of 8 to 12 feet
and finding a few. Some fish were taken in 5 to 7 foot depths at times
but quite scattered.
Roger Binkley and Chase Binkley
Kentucky Lake Crappie Fishing
"1 pole jig fishing"
Crappie Action
Guide Service
Not many fish have been concentrated in either deep or shallow areas for
most fishermen. An occasional limit has been reported by a luck angler
or two but overall, crappie have been scattered and anglers have really
had to knock on a lot of doors to get answers.
Anglers vertical fishing chartreuse/pink, blue/chartreuse and some motor
oil colored skirts sporting metal flake have accounted for a few fish
this week. Tipping jigs with minnows continues to work well too as does
Berkley Power Bait in chartreuse and white nibbles.
The fishing scene has had a few pretty nice days at times when light
winds and sunny days greeted anglers. And, the fall colors are on
parade, providing a beautiful backdrop to autumn anglings.
Unfortunately, a few windy days with a cold front or two has stirred up
the things too. Upsetting the apple cart have been the occasional north
to northwest winds that chilled the air and restricted access to open
water areas for many anglers.
The overall crappie bite has been fair but not quite living up to its
late fall reputation.
Meanwhile, bass anglers are stalking shallow stickups and gravel banks
with both topwater, spinnerbaits and shallow running shad colored
crankbaits. Some boats were flipping craws around boat docks too.
Other boats continue to toss worms and crankbaits out on the main lake
ledges in a summer pattern presentation.
Seems the most fish have been taken by those tossing Strike King’s
Redeye Shad or Bill Lewis Rattle Trap style lures around long sloping
flats at the mouth of big bays or out on the main lake itself. A few
bass are chasing shad on the shallow flats and watch for the hordes of
gulls to help you located the schools of baitfish.
The late fall fishing scene is underway and the scenery alone is almost
worth the trip. Kentucky Lake is beautiful this time of year!
Also check out our past:
Kentucky Lake Fishing Reports
Steve McCadams is one of the nation's best known Crappie Fishermen
and a full time resident of Paris, Tennessee. Steve is also a
professional hunting and fishing guide here in the Paris Landing area.
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