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hello all.....Im in the begining stages of planning for next year....would really like to do a spring crappie trip to ky lake (have never been)....I'D be coming from the cincinnati area.....any info on camp grounds maybe some basic, no frills cabins, or basic hotel room to stay at.....Im not sure even what area of the lake to look at going to so any info on where would be great....maybe what time of spring also....thanks for any help/info.....have a great one all, God bless!!!!
Late March thru first 3 weeks of April should be good to great. Bigger fish will generally show up earlier. Plenty of places to camp around Paris Landing in Tenn. & north in Kentucky. Be prepared for weather changes. Can make a big difference on Kentucky, it can get dangerous fast. Make sure your boat is made to handle rough water. You can catch them in 20 foot one day and 2 days later they have moved to the banks in 2-5 foot of water.
Fishermen at the ramp & on the water are accomodating as long as you don't run up on them on the lake to try to mark their spots. Numerous places to camp or rent cabins or stay at a lodge. There are some places where you can clean your catch as soon as you get off the water. This can be a real time saver.
If you can think of specific questions, you will get great feedback from some really good fishermen on this site.
Good fishing!
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Big Bear resort in the northern part of the lake is good. I have stayed there many times. But book now for the spring. I know Moors is suppose to be nice also. Haven't stayed there but have went there for lunch many times.
In the event you are thinking about a guide call Rodney Hairgrove. He guides out of Big Bear. Won't find a nicer person. He is possibly already booked for most of the spring season.
Also just up the road a few miles from Big Bear and Moors is a small Ma & Pa motel called BelAir. Nice people and the price is right. I have stayed there a few times also.They are located 5-8 miles from the dam. Nothing fancy, but it is clean and has plugins to charge your boat batteries. They do have a table out back for cleaning your fish. At most of the resorts on the lake you can clean your fish right on the dock. Sure makes it convenient. Good luck.
Steve
thanks fellas.....stupid question.....is one end of the lake more productive than the other???? is any area of the lake better??? I know 0 about ky lake other than I wanna go there, I am a pretty avid crappie fisherman, so I know various methods just dont know the lake.....would fall be less boat traffic???
BRONSON....have you stayed at any where around the lake that you would advise....also thanks for the heads up on it getting rough...I have a deep V so I should be ok there, but great advice thanks
DOWNWIND....thanks....have you been to any of those places???
CRAPPIE&SHROOMS...thank you so much, will look at those places!!!
I guess really what I dont want to happen is to book a place in a roach/bed bug infested type place.....Im not pickey, it dont have to be special being as I will prob really only sleep there....just wanna clean place, that has a place to fillet a few, a plug to charge the batterys....thanks for the info so far....have a great one all, God bless!!!
One more thing I forgot to mention. The BelAir does have kitchenettes. Like I said not fancy but CLEAN. A lot of fisherman stay there. They are about 15 minutes or less to the boat ramp depending on which one you use. Their price is right too. It is a small motel maybe 10-15 rooms. Anywhere around Ky lake in the spring books fast and early.
We used to go in the spring but the last 6-7 years we just go in the fall. Prices are about half price to stay on the lake and boat traffic is about 1/4.
I know in my area in the fall crappie fishing is as good if not better than spring....same on ky lake I would assume???.....prob alot easier to get a room in fall......hhhhhmmmmmm now I got some thinking to do....I honestly prefer fall fishing to spring.....am gonna look into the Belair, sounds like a great prospect....Quote:
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Jeepguy.~~~Fishing around Jonathan Creek is not too bad since this is your first trip to the lake. Several good spots in the mouth of Jonathan Creek towards the big lake on the right as well as some of the deeper docks on the right going out to the big lake. Aurora has some nice hotels as well as places to eat, gas up, get minnows and other supplies. Have stayed at several places in Aurora but can't remember the names. Seems like Ken Oak was a good place. If there are several of you making the trip you might consider renting a house on the lake. Good Luck!
Fish Tail Lodge at Paris Landing (Fishtale Lodge On Kentucky Lake) is a GREAT place to stay! They have cabins or motel rooms. The motel rooms have electric hook ups at your front door, no need to unhook your boat. David and Sharon Seaton are the nicest people you will ever meet. State boat ramp right down the road with a fish cleaning station.
Moors resort is reasonable and cabins are clean. Good ramp and boat slips. Kenlake lodge is nice too.
Bassky
If you are looking to camp, Hillman Ferry in LBL is a nice place. Two ramps within the campground, fairly nice showers and decent sized sites with reasonable prices. There are crappie right in the bay and you are close to the major north end bays.
Here you go, this is a good place, that is less than a mile from KY Lake, and the Paris Landing Marina/boat launching ramp.
I live less than 20 miles from this area.
Fishtale Lodge On Kentucky Lake
http://www.tn.gov/environment/parks/ParisLanding/
Deer hunting is very popular in this area, so at times they lake may be less crowded this time of the year, since people like me are focused on Deer hunting.
I know some people that are catching Bass right now, early in the mornings.
Kentucky Lake is 160,000 acres of water.
Ky Lake is 185 miles long.
Barkley Lake is 57,000 acres of water, both lakes combine for nearly 220,000 acres of water.
So you will have nearly a quarter of a million acres of water to explore on the Lakes.
Kentucky Vacations at Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1jmAZS80ao
We go down every year and stay at irvin cobb resort it is located in the blood river arm and good fishing.Nothing fancy but clean cabins and nice people.
eagle1 is right about fishtail lodge, 1 mile to Kentucky lake, Paris Landing State Park Marina ,a new convienence store directly accross the street with non ethenol fuel, for minnows try Fords, just about 500 yard down the road 3dozen for $1.00. Fishtail lodge is a great place, clean, comfy and close to some great CRAPPIE FISHING, as others have said March and April and Early May are the Best spring times. I live nearby in Dover Tn, so if you get this way and need anything pm me and I will assist if I can, Good Luck.
Yep, that is a great area, I am about 20 miles from there.Quote:
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you guys are the BEST!!!!....thanks for the input.....Im pretty sure Im leaning towards a fall trip...HOOKEDONSLABS, great info thank you!!!......looking forward to a visit.....still a little up in the air far as spring or fall though, but Im for sure heading that way in 2012......very excited!!! thanks again every one for the info and what not, have a great one all, GOD bless!!!!
where is my invitation, lol???
are you a good cook????? Rofl.......Quote:
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I can cook but can you catch enough to feed us is the question!!! Ha ha.
hope theres a grocery store close RoflQuote:
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The convenience store across the street from The Fishtale Lodge serves a very good breakfast.
Let me know when you're going in the spring. If i'm down there at the same time, we can game plan those slabs.Quote:
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There is also a good little diner not far from Fishtale lodge on East Antioch Rd. Go a couple miles down Hwy 79 to E Antioch (by the Dollar General store) make
a left and go about a 1/4 mile. It's called the 4Way Grill.
We saw the 4way grill but didn't stop. What is good to eat there? Do you know anything about the BBQ place right behind Dollar General Store?
We only had breakfast and cheeseburgers, fries/ onion rings at the 4way grill when we were there. They also make homemade pizza there that sure smelled
and looked good. The little BBQ place is called Mr. Garfields, we've only ate there once and had rib tips and the wife had 1/2 a small chicken, sides were
baked beans and potato salad. The food was good, place wasn't fancy but it was clean and I think the cost was about 7.00 a meal.
now were talking!!!!! even though your a steelers fan ha ha ha, that would be fun.....what month do you usually go??Quote:
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well even if I bomb and dont catch squat......sounds like I will eat good Rofl.....you KY guys are great I appreicate all the help/info, God bless you guys!!!!!Quote:
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