Whether youre traveling with friends, family, or even pets, vrbo vacation homes have the best amenities for hanging out with the people that matter most, including kitchens and swimming pools. Jan 04, 2014 darren shell video on shellcracker fishing. We usually start fishing for them the first week or two. Ky dept of fish and wildlife kentucky fishing licenses and information. Dale hollow lake explorer 2019 by dale hollow lake. Is the smallie fishing maybe a little better around some of the well known creeks or would any section be a good place to try. Lots of smallmouth are being caught on swimbaits, jerkbaits, and crankbaits while fishing flat. Dale hollow reservoir fishermen know that submerged grass and smallmouth bass are a winning combination. Bobby gentry 2704270419 facebook website bobby gentry jb king 9318643963 facebook jb king jim durham 9314032501 facebook website jim durham kytn trophy fishing guides. Need dale hollow redear help fishing reports, articles. Im planning my first trip to dale hollow lake and i feel a little lost about where would be some of the better places to fish. Dale hollow is renowned in the fishing world as a premier lake for smallmouth bass.
Keys to finding the bluegills and shellcrackers during the. You can access steves previous fishing reports in our fishing report archives. For the past 9 years, i have strictly dedicate my knowledge of fishing to guiding on dale hollow lake. Found the shellcracker on the flats in 7 feet of water. Here youll discover hardfighting smallmouth bass kentucky is home to the world.
From video fishing tips to whats currently happening on kentucky lake and lake barkley, our fishing reports provide the most uptodate information from professional anglers across the lakes. Catching bluegill in september might be a tall order. Youll find an amazing diversity of fish in kentucky. Or would you like to know where the fish are biting in the celina tn area. Hayes, of leitchfield, kentucky, caught the legendary smallmouth in the mouth. Alternate names for this reservoir include dale hollow reservoir. A last minute decision to go fishing with his mother netted a yearold from rocky mount a new freshwater fish state record. Catches of crappie over 12 inches are not uncommon at barkley and kentucky lakes during this time. A member of the national fresh water fishing hall of fame and legends of the outdoors, steve mccadams is a professional guide and outdoor writer from paris, tenn. Terrain varies from gently rolling creek bottoms to steep ridges. Im talking about 1pound bluegills, said darren shell, a dale hollow expert who spends a lot of his time bream fishing this time of year. Dale hollow bluegillshell crackers kentucky hunting. I went shell cracker fishing weekend before last, and one day last week. Fishing dale hollow lake kentucky travel kentucky tourism.
There are many places along kentucky lakes backwater where you and your family can fish. All about fishing at dale hollow lake for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye. Bobby gentrys dale hollow lake guide service 725 gentry circle, mount hermon, kentucky 42157 rated 4. Gil huxley should be credited as the first to discover the large carp, and especially rare fullyscaled mirrors, on dale hollow lake back in 2007. Our report contributors and their latest reports are below. Besides smallmouth, dale hollow is also known for other species, including crappie, largemouth bass, spotted bass, bluegill, elusive muskie, and even brown. I must say that since i have been guiding, i have learned dale hollow is one of the most outstanding bass fisheries in the united states. May 29, 2018 specializing in trophy striper fishing, captain jim durham is a kentucky and tennessee state licensed guide who has fished dale hollow, lake cumberland and the cumberland river yearround for most of his adult life. The dale hollow lake area provides abundant opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Locations lakes dale hollow lake nashville district.
Dale hollow is a vacation destination that borders the tennessee kentucky state line and each year the lake provides recreational opportunities to millions of visitors. Panfish are the focus on this weeks show as guesthost crispin powley probes spawning beds for kentucky lakes bluegill and shellcrackers. Tn fishing licenses save time, download the twra phone app and store your license on your phone. The water temperature is 53 degrees and the lake is rising. We also include the moon phase as full and new moons are generally better fishing times. Crappie, catfish, trout, stripers, sunfish, walleye, muskie, paddlefish and others.
Dale hollow lake covers portions of clay, pickett, overton and fentress counties in tennessee and clinton and cumberland counties in kentucky. Add to the excitement with rainbow and lake trout, muskie, crappie, bluegill and. State record fishes and awards kentucky department of fish. Known nationwide for its ability to produce trophy smallmouth. While promoting the carp anglers group at an indiana sports show, gil booked a houseboat for a week with his family. Ed darst of glasgow is shown holding two black crappie fish. Dale hollow shell has pizza in their deli, along with sandwiches, baked goods, salads and more. Help in choosing what time to hit the water with daily sunrise and sunset times plus moon rise and moon set times. May is a great time for finding bedding bluegills, but shellcrackers are active too. The following list of state record fish is according to the south carolina department of natural resources and includes south carolinas two world record fish, the channel catfish and redbreast sunfish. Davestewart, rippinlip, rivermusky, billb225hp, mudfoot1, uk2thdoc.
Dale hollow reservoir fishing tips for dale hollow lake. Fishing in kentucky, fishing, angling,boats,bass fishing,muskie,crappie fishing,tackle shop, fishing reports computer help. Dale hollow dam is located approximately three miles east of celina, tennessee on the obey river, 7. Dale hollow lake and the mighty fullyscaled mirror carp. Dale hollow lake is home of the world record smallmouth bass, and continues to provide many anglers with lifetime trophy catches every year. Dale hollow lake campground in dale hollow lake, kentucky at dale hollow lake, theres thousands of acres of forest that surround cozy campsites. If any questions or problems arise, call the kentucky department of fish and wildlife at 18008581549. Discover a selection of 100 vacation rentals in dale hollow lake, us that are perfect for your trip. I went fishing for shellcracker at clarks hill the week after easter last year. Chad joins jim doom of between the rivers guide service in search of redear. Lots of smallmouth are being caught on swimbaits, jerkbaits, and crankbaits while fishing flat points and gravel banks in 515 feet of water. To book a day of bream fishing with bob latendresse, call 731 2200582.
Join us as we discuss the kentucky fishing license options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Mar 08, 2020 check out some record setting fish plus discover the awards twra sponsors for your first fish and the tennessee angler recognition program. Welcome to, featuring regularly updated kentucky lake fishing reports as well as lake barkley fishing reports. This big lake on the tennessee kentucky border is famous for giant smallmouths, including the 11pound, 15ounce world record caught in 1955. Dale hollow lake statebystate guide to the best fall color at dale hollow lake state resort park, you can admire the view, play golf, have a meeting and enjoy boating and fishing on the lake. I fish dale hollow in the spring for bluegillshell cracker but stay off the lake in summer.
Shell, who has written four books about dale hollow, has caught two shellcrackers from the lake that he has weighed in at more than 2 pounds. An official website of the commonwealth of kentucky. Bobby gentrys dale hollow lake guide service sports. Fishing dale hollow lake in ky map, fish species, lake info. We have what you need an easily manipulated map, and all the local fishing spots needed to provide a good day of fishing. I saw a post on another site where someone, who i think posts on here sometimes, caught some redear at dale hollow and it got me to thinking that redear would be perfect for my son and i to try to catch. Apr 26, 2012 there are many places along kentucky lakes backwater where you and your family can fish. Army corps of engineers welcomes you to dale hollow lake. Discussion in fishing started by pastorbass, may 4, 2009. This forum is for fishing reports and general lake info for dale hollow lake kentucky angling forum. Dale hollow lake statebystate guide to the best fall color southernliving. Kentucky angling forum fishing reports dale hollow. Rig one of the rods with a jig or a minnow under a bobber. Kentucky sulphur creek is the northern most marina on dale hollow lake.
Kdfwr kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources. The 3 heaviest smallmouth ever caught in the world have been caught at dale hollow. Whether you are heading out for a brisk february afternoon of fishing for crappie and black bass or enjoying a latesummer evening of bluegill fishing, our kentucky lake fishing reports give you what you need to know. Topographic lake map for fishing, boating, and recreation. See lots more great fishing news and info at our web. Check out some record setting fish plus discover the awards twra sponsors for your first fish and the tennessee angler recognition program. Steves reports cover kentucky lake from paris landing to new johnsonville.
April jackson wednesday, may 27, 1987 a paper for the tennessee history fair, reprinted in the citizen statesman newspaper for those who have ever been to the beautiful dale hollow lake on the tennessee kentucky border, you know of its beauty and great fishing. Im taking my son to dale hollow friday to try to catch some fish. Largemouth are common and walleye numbers and quality is increasing. Small arms of the lake also extend northward into the kentucky counties of cumberland and clinton. Detailed requirements are listed on the third page of the application. If you want to fish for something else, theres largemouth and kentucky bass, walleye, crappie, drum and a variety of other species to choose from. Must be 10 inches or over limit 15 crappie, black or white, per angler. Would someone mind giving me a few tips on how to rig and what to look for to have some success.
I have spent time on lake erie, michigan, and many other lakes across our great country, but the average size fish we catch here on dale hollow. Dale hollow lake homes for sale, lakefront real estate. Dale hollow bluegill shell crackers discussion in fishing started by model12boy, apr 25, 2019. Dale hollow lake water temperature is one of the vital statistics included on this page.
Fishing for bluegill and shellcracker in the peak of the spawn is one of them. Dale hollow lake state park located on the the kentucky side include a 144site campground, 60room lodge, convention center, dining room, 18hole championship golf course, and a fullservice marina with boat ramp access to a 28,000 acre pristine highland reservoir. Heres a litle trick you can use when crappie get lockjaw. The fishing seasons on all year long, and theyre biting everyday crappie, bream, muskie, walleye, trout, catfish, and five species of basslargemouth, smallmouth, white, kentucky, and rockhave given dale hollow lake undisputed honor as a top fishing spot in the country. Dale hollow kwik stop, dale hollow shell, forbus general store pall mall, tennessee, junction station albany, kentucky, moodyville cash store, rector marathon and york country store pall mall, tennessee. Fishing in kentucky, fishing, angling,boats,bass fishing. The fish species identification must be verified in person by a kentucky department of fish and wildlife resources fishery biologist or the wolf creek national fish hatchery manager to be considered. Twra tn wildlife resources agency what you need to get a fishing license in tennessee. While its a great way to introduce a youngster to the great sport of fishing, it tends to bring out the kid in all of us once the bobber disappears time after time. Nashville district website about history dale hollow. Kentucky hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing. I fish dale hollow in the spring for bluegill shell cracker but stay off the lake in summer. Please remember to check with the local fish and wildlife department to ensure the stream is open. Dale hollow lake is home of the world record smallmouth bass, and continues to.
Bluegill and shellcracker fishing with bobbers great technique for spawn duration. Dale hollow is also home to great trout, crappie, and walleye fishing. Dale hollow lake marina association is a nonprofit association established to promote dale hollow lake. Smith guide service guided fishing charters on dale hollow lake smallmouth bass largemouth bass fish dale hollow lake with an experienced guide with over 25 years of experience. Bobby gentry fishing premier dale hollow guide service. Access at end of scottfinley rd off hwy 449 and end of casey branch rd off hwy 61 and by boat.
Dale hollow lake is located in scenic rural country along the tennessee kentucky border, the lake is renowned for its crystal clear water clarity and its fishing. Kentucky hunting is the leading online community for outdoors enthusiasts to discuss hunting, fishing, archery, and life in kentucky. It shouldnt be much longer before they are getting on bed i am guessing. I dont know of any bluegill guides on the lakelot of smallmouth guides. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including brown trout, flathead catfish, crappie, blue catfish, bullhead, redear sunfish, carp, warmouth, rock bass, striped bass, white bass, sunfish, walleye, muskie, smallmouth bass, lake trout, largemouth. Lake cumberland, dale hollow, laurel river and carr. Larry bell spends a few days each spring devoted to catching redears. They find them, and catch over 100 bluegill in the process. This forum is for fishing reports and general lake info for dale hollow lake. Although we caught only a few fish on that trip since it was too early, it did bring back memories of how much fun bream fishing can be. May, 2017 panfish are the focus on this weeks show as guesthost crispin powley probes spawning beds for kentucky lakes bluegill and shellcrackers. Kentucky lake shell crackers last two years on the shell crackers i have done good with a 116 oz. Fish dale hollow all things fishing on dale hollow lake.
Southeastern outdoors south carolina state fishing records. You can find some great crappie fishing action during the winter, mostly because there is far less fishing pressure, and the crappie move around less. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to dale hollow lake. The world record from this water, caught in 1955 11pounds, 15ounces still stands. Dale hollow reservoir lies mainly in northern tennessee, where it covers portions of clay, pickett, and overton counties. Dale hollow lake,kentucky fishing report fishing notes. Welcome to dale hollow marina dale hollow fishing info. My father taught me a lot about fishing when i was a young boy and i knew that someday i was going to make a career out of it. Doug markham caught this big redear sunfish near willow grove on dale hollow lake. Well share all of our favorite places to fish in kentucky from topnotch lake fishing to actionpacked river fishing. This list is a partial one and represents a small proportion of the total number of fish attractors kdfwr has placed. Dale hollow lake state resort park, a kentucky state park. Kdfwr regularly creates and maintains fish attractors and habitat structures in lakes throughout kentucky.
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