KY Lake Trip March 10 - 12 looking for tips

[jmda]

My buddy and I are taking our sons to KY lake for some Crappie fishing.

His boat is set up for trolling with jigs or minnows

Any suggestions would be appreciated. I will update when I find out where we are staying. But places to fish and depth of fish would be helpful.

I have never fished KY Lake and I don't think he has either.

Thanks

[stumpbumpers]

I'm not from Kentucky, but here is a site that cappiepappy posted that might help.
http://fw.ky.gov/
crappiepappy seems to know that lake pretty well. Maybe he'll post. Anyway, thought I'd give you a little info to look at while you wait for so "good" help.

[EDDY CREEK BANDIT]

jmda, See Private Message, In addition to what I sent you be aware of the weather at this time of year. You could find a good guide service on the
Kentucky,com web site, if you are interested and cann't find it let me know and I will assist.

[crappie10]

jmda, I am taking my 2 boys to Kentucky lake on the 9th-12th. we are staying at Mansard Island Resort. it's 90 a night. we are also having Richard Williams take us out on the 9th. good luck hope the weather is good and the fishing is better.
jc

[Mrs. Crappie Stalker]

You'll be in our neck of the woods, crappie10. You'll have a great time with Richard. Have you got a gps? If so, let me know, and we'll try to help you out and send you a few coordinates.

[CatFan]

When you find out where you are going, get a map of the area. Big lake, and you can get lost. You will be there while the lake is at winter pool, so take that into account when reading your map. Some spots are pretty shallow at winter pool and that helps send the local outboard mechanics' kids to college.

Be aware of conditions. Big lake, big waves. It can make a 20 foot boat bounce around like a cork. Don't mean to scare you, just be aware.

There are several online fishing reports that will be very helpful when the time gets close. Try http://www.kentuckylake.com/ to start, and check in here.

[mattcombs]

Nice to see a UK fan in Indiana! :D

Hope you have fun at KY Lake. I've yet to fish there, but I probably will one of these days.

[CrappiePappy]

look thru the "Study" results at this link: http://fw.ky.gov/navigation.asp?cid=397&NavPath=C101

I really haven't fished KY Lake all that much ... spent most of my time on Barkley (and that was usually in the 3rd week of April). I mostly fished minnow/float setup around buck brush ... or cast Roadrunners/jigs over stumpbeds.
Check out the March results for the two creeks that were used for the Study ... and check out the weather during/around the 2nd week periods, in those March reports (just for comparison to what the weather is/will be during your trip ... and adjust accordingly). You might also want to check out the "maps" links (or even print them out) to see how the conditions affected the positioning of the fish. If nothing else - it will show you some areas to work over. The reports also tell the depths where the "tagged" study fish were hanging around. You can, also, take this info and apply it to other creeks (in the same general portion of the lake) ... just pick creeks with similar features.

And do listen to the advice about running the main lake (big waves on windy days, etc.) - it's much safer to pull out and drive by road, to a different creek, than take a chance on the main lake with a small boat & windy conditions.

Have a safe and productive trip ......... luck2ya .... cp

[jmda]

Thanks for all the responses - the State Crappie research was especially helpful.

We are staying in Aurora, KY

[chaunc]

Thanks for all the responses - the State Crappie research was especially helpful.

We are staying in Aurora, KY

Which motel? I'll be coming that way on April 1-7.