Redear Fishing Next Spring???

[Joe Skeeter]

I have a cousin in law that wants to go fishing for some big Redears next spring. Which lake would be the best, Kentucky or Barkley? And what time of year? I never have fished for them so I'm in the dark. Anyone have any ideas?

[Smiffster76]

kentucky or barkley are both good. i stumbled upon enjoying crappie fishing. However now that im stationed in La drive down the basin outside of Baton Rouge you will slam some big ones in the spring.

[Sharpcard]

Either lake will be great. I would plan around the full moons in April, May and June.

[cubswin]

I've seen some huge redear come out of ky river down around the blood river....and big bluegills as well.

Suspect you could do well in either lake.

[artcarney_agr]

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I've always done all my shellcracker fishing on Barkley. A rock bar at the right depth is what it's all about.