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Hello guys I will be down to kentucky lake on the last weekend of April and just wondering about the gill and crappie bite around this time. I will be staying at the big bear resort so Prob doing most of my fishing in this area not wanting anybodys spot but, looking for a little help on where to start for this area thanks
Should be a good time for both. Got a full moon on the 21st. Early gills will be on beds.
Hi 00,
That has been a good week the last few years (except last year). Last year we set a new record high the last week of April and fishing was tough for me. But once things settled the bluegill and red ear came in like crazy. Also, the crappie came shallow again, many still full of eggs, that didn't get to spawn earlier in April. The good thing about bluegill and redear you really don't need a spot. Just start working the banks and you will find them nesting. We should also be approaching summer pool (depending on rainfall) by the end of April/ 1st of May.
I also like both Big and Little Cambridge and especially Sledd Creek. I love Blood River, Jonathan Creek is a close second, but Sledd is VERY good as well. I have caught a lot of crappie, bass, and panfish out of Sledd. And of course you have the LBL bays like Duncan and Sugar close by to fish. You'll have a good time.
Hey 00,
Here is an example of a couple good April white crappie that came off cover within a half mile of Big Bear Resort. Remember I am 6'4" tall and 275 pounds so like a rear view mirror I can make the crappie appear smaller than they actually are. Rofl
I use to live between Murray and Benton and got to Bear fairly often. Although I don't get that far north very often in the spring anymore some of my biggest crappie came from Bear the last few years. I need to make myself get up that way more this year.
Hey thanks for the info. I hope to have a good trip here. We have been going to reelfoot in the past. We wanted a change this year So were trying kentucky lake never fished it before. Thanks again for the info
Shhhhhhhhhh! Old Guide doesn't know what he's talking about. Sledd has no fish. Stay away.;)Quote:
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Kentucky Lake is huge, it's 185 miles long, and it covers 160,000 acres of water. So if you have never been here before, the large size may be a change.
The fishing is usually really good in April, I just hope the lakes don't get flooded like last year.
Cat Fan, I think you have evil intent to keep Sledd to yourself. LOL
Evil? No, not evil:pQuote:
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Hey! I own that bay! :yikesQuote:
Originally Posted by Old Guide
Darned if you don't:biggrinQuote:
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Well at this rate, with the epic global warming we are experiencing, by the end of April all the fish may have spawned and pulled out to deep water! lol All this spring like weather in January/February is crazy! With regards to your post, the end of April is still pretty good for Crappie and the Gills should just be turning on. Good luck!
Thanks again guys for the info. I heard that the first have been hitting good down there the last few days well the bass anyway. Can't wait to be down there fishing Good luck to all
I was also going to put Sledd belonged to Wiskers as well but didn't want to tip anyone off to his honey hole! :fish
OH NO YOU DIDN'T! nononoQuote:
Originally Posted by CatFan
Brad, I saw Turkeys strut'n & chase'n hen Monday! Wish I was home. Of course if I was there'd b 2' of snow! :biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by badbrad
I have mines set everywhere!:biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Old Guide
Do I get credit for this weather??? I got blamed for the last 2 cold ones! You stay on the boat.....Crappie Man says so!!!
It'll cost ya!Quote:
Originally Posted by BIGBADDAD
Hey Terry,
You going to be off the boat in April! Sure would be neat to have a little jar water shindig this spring. Maybe a little tourny with some good fishing for a change . I know that does not make sense with you off the boat and good fishing but Oh Well! Slabslayer and Taz need there butts whooped! I can get some stuff together if you want. A lot of people asking! We can probably get ZEBCO TO SPONSOR US THIS YEAR. All you have to do is say I love fishing with Zebco products!
That's what blew the skegg off my Mercury in Sledd! I thought it was a sand bar I clipped down in Bass Bay south of Paris Landing. And of course I was working a tournament and had a anchorman and camerman with FOX Sports with me when it happened. I tried to tell them I never got that far south but would they believe me? NOOOOO! You'll be fine. And fo course I figured I could short cut a channel marker at winter pool. Think again! Glad I didn't rip my skegg off then. I was hit by a WDM instead of a WMD. A Wiskers Darn Mine! rotfl