Shell cracker fishing on kentucky lake

Guesthost crispin powley probes spawning beds for kentucky lakes bluegill and shellcrackers. Lets fish tv kentucky lake, tn shellcracker fishing. Dan is an expert fisherman and has been fishing lake barkley for over 40 years. Early may is the start of the best fishing for bluegill, redear sunfish. Catching bluegill and shellcracker on kentuckhy lake. Kentucky lakes bluegill and shellcracker, known biologically as redear sunfish, are spawning and nice ones, like this dandy taken by guy harris of mount juliet, are showing up in good numbers. See what triggers this bully bluegill to bite and what bait to use. Welcome to, featuring regularly updated kentucky lake fishing reports as well as lake barkley fishing reports. The redear is similar in shape to the bluegill, but lacks the dark spot at the base of the posterior portion of the dorsal fin and has a red or orange border around the ear flap. I am a transplanted hoosier myself, lived 25 years on the south side of indianapolis before i came to my senses and relocated to alvaton bowling green. Powley probes spawning beds for kentucky lakes bluegill and shellcrackers.

Locating bluegill and shellcracker when they are not on. Shellcracker, bluegill bedding times near outdoors. Redear sunfish at beaver lake anderson county and three springs lake warren county. Theres another two or three weeks of prime spawning time too so grab a friend and head on out. First day was so so, but after the lake temp climbed 46 degrees they went crazy. Fishing for shellcrackers panfish rambling angler outdoors. While crappie have gotten the headlines for kentucky and barkley lakes for years, and lakes like reelfoot lake have gotten the press on bluegills, we have quietly become a destination for anglers who are looking for some great panfish action. Fishing for bluegill and shellcracker in the peak of the spawn is one of them. How about a tugging good time from a fish with a hefty appetite and an attitude to go with it. Two nice redear sunfish caught on barkley lake both over 2 pounds. Mcneely lake in jefferson county, briggs lake in logan county, three springs lake in warren. T r ansition time is at hand for kentucky lake anglers, as spawning time nears for two popular panfish that really pack a punch.

This huge redear sunfish caught from kentucky lake is proof why they are so popular among anglers. Also maintaining their position on the bragging board have been redear sunfish, commonly referred to as shellcracker. Kentucky lake shell crackers last two years on the shell crackers i have done good with a 116 oz. Decent conditions were long overdue as below normal temperatures had lingered far too long and thrown the spring fishing timetable off balance.

Fishing floridas largest bluegill, the shellcracker. You may be supervised to learn that the full moon plays a major role. Use a simple drop shot rig with a 23 oz bank sinker about 18 below a. Smaller lakes offer productive redear sunfish fishing as well. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Sample some of the best fishing in the united states. I always caught a bunch of red ear on barkley while fishing for catfish. Whether you are heading out for a brisk february afternoon of fishing for crappie and black bass or enjoying a latesummer evening of bluegill fishing, our kentucky lake fishing reports give you what you need to know. May brings redear sunfish and bluegill fishing in kentucky wmky. From largemouth bass to crappie, kentucky lake is a favorite fishing spot among tournament fishermen.

Bass are still biting and a few crappie are coming in, too. The redear is similar in shape to the bluegill, but lacks the dark spot at the base of. Time is at hand to test your tackle on some bedding bluegill or redear sunfish, commonly referred to. The redear is similar in shape to the bluegill, but lacks the dark spot at the base of the posterior portion of the dorsal fin and has a red or orange border around the.

I just got back from guntersville and we knocked it out of the park on shell cracker. Now is the time to strike a trot to the lake and wet a hook for these babies. Crappie fishing with florida fishing guides, everglades shellcracker and bluegill fishing, lake okeechobee crappie and bluegill fishing for trophy gar fish. Crappie fishing, bluegill, shellcracker and crappie. Notably off schedule have been the spawning phases of bluegill and redear shellcracker sunfish this year.

Bedding time at hand for bluegillshellcracker outdoors. The redear sunfish, also known as the shellcracker, is arguably one of the best fighting, best tasting and hardest to find and catch throughout the season than any panfish you pursue. Warmer weather returned last week and it has helped heat up the fishing scene across kentucky lake. Kentucky lake and lake barkley are the best lakes in kentucky and arguably the upper south for redear sunfish. Better for shell cracker, kentucky or barkley lakes.