How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Paducah, United States ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Paducah, Kentucky sits at the prime junction of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers, giving anglers access to some of the most diverse freshwater fishing in the United States. From trophy blue and flathead catfish to booming Asian carp bowfishing and strong bass and crappie action on nearby Kentucky and Barkley lakes, the Paducah area offers year-round opportunities for boat, bank, and kayak anglers alike. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:363,765 kmProximity:98.4 %
Moon Phases for Paducah
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major Time:12:34 pm - 02:34 pm
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major Time:11:57 pm - 01:57 am
Current Fishing Weather
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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Fishing Overview Paducah
Fishing in Paducah is driven by the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers, plus quick access to Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley just upstream. This unique mix of big-river and reservoir water supports heavyweight blue and flathead catfish, excellent spring crappie and sauger runs, dependable summer bass and panfish, and some of the best rough-fish and Asian carp bowfishing in the region. Current, water levels, and seasonal river flows are the key variables that dictate how you should fish here.
Spring is prime time for multispecies action around Paducah. Rising flows on the Ohio and Tennessee push blue catfish tight to current breaks: wing dikes, barge moorings, bridge pilings, and the downstream edges of island points. Target these seams with cut shad or skipjack on three-way rigs or simple Carolina rigs, using enough lead to keep baits near bottom but still drifting just a bit. Sauger and the occasional walleye set up on gravel bars, tailouts below dams, and deeper channel ledges; vertical jigging 1/2–3/4 oz jigs tipped with minnows or plastics in the main current tongues is a high-percentage approach.
By early summer, many Paducah anglers shift to Kentucky and Barkley lakes for bass, crappie, and bluegill. Largemouth bass stack on main-lake ledges and shell beds off the Tennessee River channel. Deep-diving crankbaits, football jigs, and big worms dragged along the breaks are staples. In the lakes’ creeks and pockets, bluegill and redear sunfish bed on gravel and sand; small pieces of nightcrawler or crickets under fixed or slip floats will quickly find fish. Back on the rivers, night fishing for flathead catfish around riprap banks, logjams, and barge tie-offs with live baitfish or big live sunfish is a top big-fish pattern.
Summer into early fall brings steady catfishing in the main rivers. Focus on channel edges in 20–40 feet of water, especially outside bends and the tips of submerged bars. Use your electronics to find bait clouds and mark arcs suspended a few feet off bottom; suspend cut bait just above these marks using Santee rigs or controlled drifting. White bass and hybrid striped bass roam current breaks and main-river flats feeding on shad schools—watch for surface activity and cast small spoons, inline spinners, or shad-style crankbaits into the frenzy.
Fall is transition season around Paducah, as cooling water pushes bait and gamefish shallower. Crappie slide from deep brush up onto mid-depth stake beds and laydowns in both rivers and lakes; vertical jigging with small tubes or minnows is effective. Bass move to secondary points and the backs of coves chasing shad, making spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, and walking topwaters solid choices. This period is also excellent for big blue cats on the deeper edges of ledges and holes—fresh cut bait presented just on the upstream lip of a hole often draws the heaviest fish.
Winter fishing centers on deeper, slower water. Blue catfish stack in the deepest holes and along steep ledges, and downsized baits can outperform larger chunks when the water is cold. Sauger concentrate below dams and on sharp breaks; methodical vertical jigging tight to the bottom pays off when conditions are tough. Throughout the year, success in the Paducah area comes from reading current, paying attention to river levels and water color, and matching your presentation—whether it’s cut bait on a three-way rig or a deep-diving crankbait on lake ledges—to the season and the specific piece of structure you’re targeting.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Paducah area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Paducah. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Owens Island - 1.83554346746km , Allard Lake - 2.32830513938km , Paducah Towhead - 2.71147410948km , Loon Lake - 2.80125949252km , Cuba Towhead - 3.14409228736km , Tennessee River - 3.61091482272km , Jacobs Lake - 4.138370973km , Crenshaw Creek - 5.07347424181km , Kinneman Lake - 5.54268104636km , Clarks River - 6.47920431865km , Dam Number 52 - 6.54775731201km , Dam Number 52 - 6.60135382961km , Lock Number 52 - 6.75925057994km , Champion Creek - 7.09473403734km , Perkins Creek - 7.17932074047km , Priester Lake - 7.27348080694km , Sevenmile Creek - 9.08056887193km , Black Pond - 9.34309173678km , Chestnut Lake - 9.55108411212km , Beaverdam Lake - 9.68847353679km , Avery Lake - 10.11694661123km , Drake Branch - 10.88439485316km , Mallard Creek - 11.2543919108km , Middle Fork Massac Creek - 11.26141393374km , Massac Creek - 11.42461185731km , West Fork Massac Creek - 11.70950676492km , Long Hole - 11.72475069671km , Massac Creek - 11.96431280278km , Round Pond - 12.2848576519km , Hohman Lake Dam - 12.34935248567km , Blizzard Ponds - 12.55360100226km , Arnold Branch - 12.75723908747km , Goodlow Slough - 12.94198929705km , Buzzard Branch - 13.48177861084km , Burgess Pond - 13.63271237383km , Weaver Creek - 13.68712537518km , East Fork Clarks River - 14.08497797124km , West Fork Clarks River - 14.08497797124km , Hodges Creek - 14.32267648091km , Threlkeld Creek - 14.85682648027km
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