Here are my open dates for 2026

Ice Out Crappie on Shelbyville (weather dependent)
March 9,11,14,15,16,18

Spring Kentucky Lake. (Prefer to fill backwards to forwards) Two Anglers Only
March 20,22,23
April 5,6

Pre-spawn and Spawn crappie trips on Shelbyville (Will allow third angler now until fall extra $100.00)
April 19,24,27

Pulling Spinners for walleye/crappie and white bass
No Availability

Post-Spawn Crappie Trips (Some of my favorite crappie put on feed bag)
June 15,16,17,21,22,24,25,26,28,29,30

Summer Combo Trips (Crappie-White Bass)
July 1-15,17,18,20,21,22,23,25,28,29,30,31
August 1,4-8,10-15,17-22,24-29

Fall Crappie on Kentucky Lake (Prefer to fill backwards to forwards) Two Anglers Only
September 1-24,28,29,30

Fall Crappie on Shelbyville
October 2-24,26-31
November 1-30

You will note some changes for 2026. I am going back to Kentucky Lake in September, much better weather and my deep fish are there anyway. Why fight big winds and cold rain. Please if you book down there keep your promise to me and Eric. I have heard everything from I forgot or it’s too far or it’s deer season. All of these cancellations at the last minute will result in you not getting back in my boat. I am understanding on most any good excuse but remember I am also paying for lodging and Eric and I are both out. The Lake Lodge is a great place to stay and everyone loves these trips.

Steve Welch
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