The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) is looking for trophy-class largemouth bass. The reason is simple: Big bass produce big bass. KDFWR wants anglers to donate their live trophy bass so the department’s hatcheries can use them … Continued
Biologists are investigating a fish kill in Kentucky’s Cave Run Lake which affected thousands of white bass. Dr. Bob Durborow, aquaculture extension specialist at Kentucky State University, said the white bass he examined had bacterial infections which contributed to their … Continued
Throughout Kentucky, spring rains raised water levels in Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, Nolin River Lake, Rough River Lake, Cave Run Lake and Taylorsville Lake. Some lakes are experiencing water levels never before witnessed. Lake Cumberland rose quickly as well, prompting … Continued
According to biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, anglers who like sauger, white bass or muskellunge might want to plan a trip to the Kentucky River this spring. In March, population sampling on the Kentucky River … Continued
The Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs) program, created to offer better fishing opportunities closer to cities, is scheduled to include rainbow trout and catfish stocking in 34 Kentucky lakes. “The program began with just five lakes. 2009 was our biggest expansion, … Continued