Kentucky Lake fishing report: best bite from 5:45 am

On the water this week

Partly Sunny with a high of 59°F and wind around 10 mph from the NNW.

Saturday looks calm, good for kayaks and small boats.

When the bite turns on

Best bite 3:15 pm to 5:30 pm (sunset and moonset). Also good 5:45 am to 8:00 am.

Tomorrow: Best bite 3:15 pm to 5:30 pm (sunset and moonset). Also good 5:45 am to 8:00 am.

Bite outlook by day, from the sun, the moon and the wind forecast.

How warm is the water

Kentucky Lake shows 69°F at the surface (last clear look from above: last week).

Across the lake it ranges from 68 to 72°F, so the warmer pockets are worth a look.

A spot to start

Point drop-off at about 15 ft: The bottom falls away fast off this point, so fish hold here and move up to feed.

See this spot in 3-D

What's biting

• Largemouth bass (good): Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
• Crappie (fair): Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
• Catfish (good): Active. Evenings and nights are best.
• Smallmouth bass (good): Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.