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Kentucky Catfish Fishing Secret Tips and Techniques

Kentucky catfish fishing is as potent as any other fishing within the state, whether anglers are aiming for bass, bluegill, or something else.

However, catfishing tends to carry a stigma with it, mostly because the size range allows the fisherman to imagine himself reeling in a giant specimen that breaks the records. In Kentucky, catfish fishing is excellent in several areas of the state, and some of the best spots have yielded unbelievably large catches.

One example of a great Kentucky catfish fishing location is the Tennessee and Cumberland River systems. These systems flow through both the Kentucky and the Barkley Lakes, providing a prime growth habitat for catfish and producing some of the largest catfish in the tank.

Expect to find channel cats and blue cats in these areas, and target the areas from late May to late August for your best prospects. The two reservoirs produce some record threatening fish, especially for anglers taking up vigilance near the Kentucky Dam, Barkley Dam, and other warm waters that tend to collect catfish due to their tendency for opportunistic bottom feeding.

Also pay attention to tailwaters when open for some of the biggest blue cats (sometimes these areas are restricted for this very reason in an attempt to preserve the population). Another water in the Western Region good for Kentucky catfish fishing is Lake Beshear, where channel catfish are stocked and have begun to grow to very reasonable sizes.

In the Southwestern District of Kentucky, catfish fishing is targeted in several various hotspots. For example, Barren River Lake offers a great catch for channel catfish, with several feeder creeks creating huge pile-ups of cats near the dam around the rocky banks, as well as at the mouths that pour into the main river.

Something attractive about this particular lake is that you'll find a nice population of flatheads, upon which you can score big. For the best chance to catch these monsters, use baitfish such as shad, minnows, and bluegills, and target them at night, when they are most active.

Check out the population of channel catfish at Green River Lake, as well as on Green River itself, especially around and below the dams and at the mouths of small feeder creeks. Don't rule out the heavy cover along the edges of the river and lake, either, where you'll find some less sizeable but certainly tasty specimens.

About the Author

Dan Eggertsen is a fishing researcher and enthusiast who is commited to providing the best catfish fishing information possible. Get more information on Kentucky catfish fishing here: http://www.askcatfishfishing.com

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