Tips for Lake Barkley in early May

[drums]

Hey all,

A family friend has given my wife and I use of their timeshare for a week, since they aren't able to use it this year. So, we looked at the timeshare company's website and decided on a condo located on Lake Barkley. We're going to be there from 4/30 - 5/6, so I should get plenty of opportunities to wet a line.

I can tell you that the condo itself is in Cadiz, KY. The website describes the property as:

The resort encompasses three acres of shoreline along 62,000-acre Lake Barkley. Here, you can enjoy waterskiing, sailing, swimming, and fishing. Marinas are close by for equipment rental.

Here's a Google map of the place: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...65295&t=h&om=1


Anyway, so knowing absolutely nothing about the area, I thought I'd turn to the wisdom/experience of the folks here on these boards. My questions are:

• Do any Lake Barkley experts here think I'll have a chance at some good bank fishing right there on the grounds of the resort? (map link above provides perspective)
• Or should I just plan to try and rent a boat?
• Any special tactics I should be trying at that time?

I admit, I'm a bit overwhelmed by the sheer size of the water...so any tips, suggestions, words of advice, etc., would be greatly appreciated and taken very kindly.

Thanks!
-Rich

[lizardsrule]

Go look at K-Driz's fishing report on the "fishing report" section "Kentucky Lake" is attached to Barkley so same water issues, sounds like he has a handle on the fish. I believe he fishes that a lot in tournies for his school, and even outside tournies.

Lizards

[drums]

Excellent...will do. Thanks!

[JB]

Keep in mind that barkley heats up quicker than ky lake, sometimes its a few degree's warmer than the huge kentucky lake.
I would think its post spawn time and about any lure will work, key in on gravel banks, and also on both lakes huge brush pile/fish attractants are usually mapped out on local marina maps... also find gravel points sometimes located near ramps , they always hold fish on both lakes.

[drums]

Great, thanks for the info JB, I appreciate it. I'm thinking I'm gonna try throwing a C-rig, and look for those gravel banks/points that you mentioned. I'm hoping there will be some of that right there at the "resort" area.

[JB]

I've stayed at many dif areas on both lakes and you'll find fish no problem.
I think they passed a law this year about no fishing off the docks, but almost all of the areas near marinas have public fishing , make sure you have a ky license