Kentucky Lake 2/26/26
By Steve McCadams, Professional Guide/Outdoor Writer (stevemc@charter.net)
Mild temperatures are returning to the Kentucky Lake fishing scene for this weekend and next week doesn’t look too bad either although some rain will enter the region by midweek according to the long-range forecast. Presently lake levels on Kentucky reservoir are falling slowly after a slight rise since last week. TVA is reporting the reservoir resting around an elevation of 355.1. Watercolor has been clear. Surface temp is around 45-degree range. TVA is discharging around 58,000 cfs (cubic feet per second) through Kentucky Dam so there is a little current in the main river channel area.
Crappie anglers are catching a few good stringers on both minnows and jigs as they stalk brush piles and stake beds in 9-11-foot zones. However, some fishermen are backing out to deeper water and finding a few fish in the 12-to-18-foot depth range on main lake drop-offs. This time of the year anglers have to watch the wind as it often dictates where they can go out on the main lake areas. Strong winds and white caps are not a friend of fishermen.
A few bass fishermen have been out stalking the gravel banks and rocky points. Most are tossing crankbaits in crawfish and shad-colored variations. Others are casting swim baits and Alabama rigs with pearl or sparkle grubs.
Meanwhile, the weather looks favorable for the approaching weekend with mild conditions in the long-range forecast next week although several rainy days could enter the picture. March is a month with a little bit of winter left and a little bit of spring entering the picture. Anglers best be prepared by taking the overalls and rain gear on any outing this time of year!
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