Kentucky Lake to host tests of experimental invasive Asian carp harvest techniques in December

Waterfowl hunters, anglers and boaters should anticipate limited access to portions of five bays on Kentucky Lake periodically over the next several weeks as officials evaluate experimental Asian Carp harvest techniques.
The clearing of submerged debris from designated “Asian Carp Harvest Areas” began Tuesday in parts of Smith and Pisgah bays. Similar clearing of harvest areas also will occur in...
Experimental Asian carp harvest method to be employed at Kentucky Lake during February

The deployment of an experimental Asian carp harvest method on Kentucky Lake will impact public access during the month of February.
In an effort to rid the lake of thousands of invasive Asian carp, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and the Tennessee Valley Authority have scheduled a research...
Kenlake State Resort Park to host Hot August Blues Festival Aug. 26-27

Kenlake State Resort Park will host the 27th annual The Hot August Blues Festival Aug. 26-27.
The festival is held at the park’s amphitheater on the shore of Kentucky Lake. The show opens Friday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 2 p.m.
The lineup for Friday includes Deja’ Blues Band, Blues and Greys, Bottoms Up Blues Band and River Towne Alley Cats. For Saturday, the lineup features...
Old Time Kentucky: At the beginning of the Space Age, Aurora’s honorary mayor was ‘out of this world’

By Berry Craig
KyForward columnist
Aurora had an honorary mayor who was out of this world.
“Astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter was officially appointed mayor of Aurora, Ky., Thursday, shortly after he entered orbit,” the United Press International reported on May 25, 1962.
Aurora is a small resort community on Kentucky Lake in Marshall County.
“The job is vacant,” the Associated Press quoted...
Wider boat ramp at Kentucky Lake reopens following major reconstruction project

The boat ramp at Kentucky Dam Marina on Kentucky Lake has reopened to boat launching following a reconstruction project.
A new wider boat ramp at Kentucky Dam marina is now reopened (F&W Photo)
The ramp, located within Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Marshall County, closed Nov. 30, 2015. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ Engineering Division, working on behalf...
Kentucky Dam Marina, Lake Beshear boat ramps closing down Nov. 30 for maintenance

The boat ramps at Lake Beshear and at Kentucky Dam Marina on Kentucky Lake will temporarily close to boat launching starting Nov. 30 so both can undergo needed maintenance in the coming weeks.
The Kentucky Dam Marina boat ramp reconstruction project at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park in Marshall County will replace the existing ramp with a five-lane ramp. Each lane will be 14 feet wide.
The...
Wildcat Creek Boat Ramp on Kentucky Lake undergoing expansion project through Oct. 9
An expansion project for the parking area at Wildcat Creek Boat Ramp on Kentucky Lake is currently underway and due to the ongoing construction, the ramp will close intermittently over the next four to six weeks.
While the project is currently scheduled for completion by Oct. 9, that date is subject to change depending on progress and the weather. For specific closure information, contact the...
Kentucky Lake makes top 10 list of crappie waters by expert anglers; Kenlake is No. 2
The sunfish family rules in North America! Bluegill are beloved – the “first fish” that delivered most of us to our beloved sport. Bass generate excitement and drive development in the tackle industry. But when it comes to earnest everyday angling pursuit, crappie rank number one across most of America.
Crappie are fan favorites because they’re abundant and widespread … and you...