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Great day crappie fishing Daryl Newport and Danny Richard
Photo curtsey of
Crappie Action
Guide Service
WINTER FISHING RESUMES
Kentucky Lake anglers have been suffering from cabin fever the last two
weeks as inclement weather has kept most off the water and close to the
fire.
Cold temperatures and high winds have not worked in favor of winter
fishing lately but it appears things are about to change as a warming
trend is knocking at the door. Temperatures are expected to rebound this
weekend as the weathermen says the mercury will climb into the upper
50’s.
The warmer weather should get anglers back in the mood for some winter
crappie and bass fishing after the recent hiatus.
Lake levels have been up a bit this week as recent rains to our south
have pushed a lot of water through the system. TVA projects lake stages
to be around 356.4 at Kentucky Dam as the weekend approaches. Upstream
at New Johnsonville elevation will be in the 356.8 range.
The current readings are about two feet above normal winter pool range.
Surface temperatures this week chilled into the 38 degree range with
some ice forming around shallow bays and island rims last week when
single digit temperatures descended. Water color was showing some stain
in the main Tennessee River but still clear in the mouth of Big Sandy.
Not many reports have come in lately from crappie or bass fishermen.
And, still nothing to report from weary sauger fishermen who haven’t
fared well in quite some time.
Look for the winter fishing scene to improve if the moderate
temperatures return and hang around for a few days.
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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