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Steve McCadams'
Kentucky Lake Fishing Report for:
August 23rd, 2002
From the fishing scene comes
reports of successful catfish anglers along the main Tennessee River
this week. And, some improvement for anglers chasing schools of white
bass has been reported in the Paris Landing and Danville sectors.
Observed lake elevation this week at Kentucky Dam was 357, which is up a
few inches from last week. TVA is discharging some 34,800 cubic feet per
second (cfs) daily which means some current is present in the main
river.
Upstream at New Johnsonville the lake elevation was 356.8 and falling
slowly.
Surface temperatures were in the 85 to 90 degree range this week.
Catfish action had improved over last week as some good-sized fish were
coming from the 30 to 35 foot depths along the main river channel,
especially where submerged islands or humps could be found.
Baits of choice continue to be nightcrawlers, shad minnows, catalpa
worms, and chicken liver.
Bass action is fair with a few fish roaming the shallow gravel banks and
exposed grass beds on the shallow flats and backs of creeks. Some areas
of pondweed and what appears to be milfoil is showing up in shallow bays
where the water is clear.
A few bass are taking spinnerbaits, worms, and topwater jerk baits
around the grassbeds. Some of the main river sandbars are still holding
a few bass too. Tossing a big crankbait and Texas or Carolina rigged
worms are producing a few scattered strikes.
White bass (stripes) have been busting the surface this week but still
somewhat unpredictable as to their duration in feeding sprees. Most
anglers are casting rooster tails and other small spinners, along with
the vertical presentations of spoons when the fish go deep.
Some topwater action has been observed along the main river on the calm
days so keep on the lookout for some fast action.
Crappie activity has been slow this week. The fish are scattered and
reluctant to hit for most anglers, although some fish have been taken on
the deep sides of ledges in depths of 23-25 feet. Live minnows are
producing best.
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Steve McCadams
is a professional hunting and fishing guide
here in the
Paris Landing area and host of The Outdoor Channel's television series IN-PURSUIT.
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