Lake Barkley
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Lake Barkley Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Summer
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Fall
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Shad
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
78°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Topwater Popping
Structure
Points
Forage
Shad
There are several islands near the channel. Work the down-current island points, especially in the morning (sunrise -10am), with a top water popper. The morning usually has a strong top water bite so just focus on the areas where the bass are actively feeding. These areas will have bass and shad schools breaking the surface. There are carp and gar in this lake also.
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Crankbaits 0-6'
Structure
Baitfish
Forage
Minnows
Below Barkley Dam cranking the rocks and flipping laydowns. Current seams and needs to be moving pretty good. Current dies go to dragging or flipping bait.
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