Any information on Cave Run will be appreciated? Is it reasonable to expect to catch Crappie in late March? I have heard it is an outstanding Musky lake, however I'm not a musky fisherman, ie I don't have heavy enough tackle to get the job done.
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Any information on Cave Run will be appreciated? Is it reasonable to expect to catch Crappie in late March? I have heard it is an outstanding Musky lake, however I'm not a musky fisherman, ie I don't have heavy enough tackle to get the job done.
Yes Jab : It is reasonable to expect to catch crappie in late march. I live at cave run, and will be on lake myself. Where you from Jab? Get back to me and we will talk more. p.s. I know the lake well. Louie
What are the conditions on the lake now? Muddy, clear, water temps?
I fish Cave Run about 4-5 times a year for bass and I would love to get into some serious crappie. What sizes and numbers can you expect and do you catch most of the fish up river?
Thanks,
Bassky :p
used to be one of my main Crappie lakes. Did fairly well on minnow or jigs, back up in the creeks off the main lake. Never fished the river area ... mostly from Twin Knobs boat ramp to Warix Creek, and Cave Run & Little Cave Run Creeks to Caney Creek. Generally I was there from late April into May...and caught fish in the backs of the creeks, around stickups, in 5-12ft of water. Now that the water weeds are back, that may have changed the current strategy some, though.
One other place you may find some info on Cave Run is www.kentuckyangling.com -- there's a lot of Muskie/Bass anglers on there, but the site owner lives on the lake (Trimmer). Current lake conditions are always being passed along ... so even that may be of some benefit to you guys. ........... luck2ya'll ................cp :cool:
Louie, I’m from Dayton, Ohio and have a daughter going to school at Morehead. I'd love take several 2 - 3 day trips this spring (my wife might have other ideas!). Fish a bunch and visit with her when I'm not on the lake. I have the last week of March off work and possibly a weekend or two in April / May?
I’ve seen the lake, but not been on it, would my old tracker (17-ft w/ 50 hp) be enough boat? - Jeff
Jab, I can't tell you about the crappie fishing on Cave Run....I have muskie fished there. You should do fine with your boat, I fished with a friend just this past november with a boat very similar to yours. I would think the lake would be great for Crappie given all the structure that is present. The only problem is I hear those big muskie have crappie on their menu. Good Luck!
I fish the Cave 20-25 times a year in less boat than yours (15 ft. w/35hp) You'll do fine. Crappie fishing there is getting better every year and I'm getting anxious for some nicer weather. I'd plan to not be there on April 16th and 17th due the PMTT Tournament. You don't want to get in the way of that many muskie fishermen! LOL! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by jab
your boat will be just fine. I've fished it many times with a 15.5ft fiberglass / 50HP motor .... 15.5ft fiberglass / 70hp motor ..... and my fishing buddy's Tracker Tx175/50Hp motor.
The main lake is pretty much obstacle free ... but be careful in the river. Unless you know the river, it can be hazardous to your prop/lower unit.
Don't forget to get the parking pass or pay the ramp fee ... whichever is appropriate these days. Make sure you've got a valid license, and all the necessary equipment for your length of boat (PFD's, throw cushion, horn/whistle, fire extinguisher in working order, etc) .... and have at it !! You might also want to be sure you have the correct year tags on the boat, and your registration papers for the boat (never hurts to be "overprepared").
You guys start posting some good reports, and 'ol Crappiepappy may just have to ease on over that way and join in on the fun :D ....luck2ya ...cp
Crappie are bitting at cave run in trees with minnows
Fished the Cave on April 11. Caught 30 or so and kept 15 nice ones (all over 10"). All were caught 10-12 feet deep in 20-25 feet of water near creek channels off main lake. Lake is murkey to muddy up near the river and Beaver Creek areas. Farther down the lake is murkey. Water temps are in the mid 50's and lake is still a couple of feet over summer pool.
hey i have just startyed fishing cave run my self.ive got a 17 ft fisher bass boat with a 60 hp on it and it does great.just be careful when entering coves ,bring motor up and use only the trolling motor.the stick ups are very numerous and will take a motor out if you're not careful.good luck and let me know how it goes. jim
hi, you need to try out night fishing at cave run lake it is hotQuote:
Originally Posted by jab
try night fishing at cave run lake its great.
hello louie i would like to know somethings about caverun crappie fishing im new at this kind of fishing. the only reason im in it now is because my little cousin who has just found out has cancer loves to catch crappie he is from paducah kentucky and is coming up for a couple weeks to fish i would love it if you could tell me somethings thanks .............JoshQuote:
Originally Posted by lsimpk
Or what about Grayson lake anyone have any info about the crappie fishing there. is it pretty good?
Anyone got a recent report from the Cave? May take advantage of this nicer weather and sneak off from work for a day at Cave Run. I know the surface temp is around 80 but was wondering if anyone has caught any recently. I haven't been for a couple of weeks. Thanks much.
Hey guys,
I know this thread is pretty old but I thought I would give you all some info about the Cave. I growed up fishing the lake and river and have fished it from one end to the other. I have recently moved to GA so I will give up a hot spot that I alway's do well in the upcoming colder months.
Launch your boat out of the state ramp right before you get to Longbow Marina. This is a big pool of backwater and will be low during the winter drawdown. Motor out (slow) and find the creek channel. Spider Rig back and forth along the small channel and I guarentee you will catch fish. I don't know why they come up in there when the water is cold, but I have been catching them in the backwater for years and they keep coming back.
This area will not be productive until the water gets down in the 40's.
Hope this helps and if anyone needs help on Cave Run, send me an e-mail and I will give you some more specific spots to catch the bigger fish.
Are you talking about East of the marina or back through the cut through area west of the marina? I have bass fished in these areas but never crappie fished there. Email me @ [email protected]. I am interested in this area and would love to get into some crappie.
Bassky :)