On June 25, the elevation of Kentucky Lake was 359.8 feet and the surface water temperature was 85 degrees. The elevation of Lake Barkley was 359.8 feet and the surface water temperature was 86 degrees. Summer pool for both lakes is 359 feet and winter pool is 354 feet. (To check daily elevations and projected levels of Kentucky Lake call 1-800-238-2264, lake #33.)

CRAPPIE: Crappie fishing is fair on both lakes. Some crappies have been taken on both lakes using live minnows fished on creek and main lake ledges in 15 to 25 feet of water. Brush piles and stump beds have been the most productive.

BASS: Smallmouth fishing is fair on Kentucky Lake using jigs or crawfish colored crank baits fished at creek mouth or main lake points. Largemouth fishing is good very early in the morning on both lakes using plastic worms or buzz baits fished in the back half of the creeks near feeding schools of herring.

WHITE BASS: White bass fishing is fair to good on both lakes using white Rooster Tails or jigging spoons on main lake humps in 15 to 20 feet of water.

BLUEGILL: Bluegill fishing is fair to good on both lakes using red worms or crickets fished in shaded areas such as boat docks or fallen trees.

SAUGER: Sauger fishing is fair on Kentucky Lake using live minnows fished on the bottom in 15 to 25 feet of water at creek mouths and on main lake humps.

CATFISH: Catfish fishing is fair to good on both lakes using night crawlers, live minnows or cut bait fished in 20 to 30 feet of water on the main lake and at creek mouths.

FISHING TIP: Mid day bass fishing has been good on both lakes using deep diving crank baits, Carolina rigged plastic worms, or jigs fished on main lake breaks in 10 to 20 feet of water.

NOTES: A taped telephone report is available by dialing (270) 924-2000. A weather forecast is available by dialing 270-744-6331.

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