Kentucky - Cave Run Lake
Muskies have been stocked in this reservoir since 1974, and it's now considered true trophy water. It yielded the state-record 44.4-pound muskie in 1998, and fish over 30 pounds come to the scales here every year. Troll a big, deep-diving crankbait, such as Bomber's Heavy Duty Long A, 15 to 20 feet deep on the lower end of the main lake from now until fall. Crash's Landing, 606-780-4260; crashslanding.com

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Guide's Tips
Species: Muskies
Guide: David Tate; crashslanding.com; 606-780-4260
Rig Specifics: 7 1/2-foot, medium-heavy rod with 50- to 80-pound-test line and a big spinnerbait.
Quick Tip: Troll the bait about 10 to 20 feet deep on a warm, sunny day.
Where to Fish: The flooded flats around the edges of the lake are best.

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Photos From Cave Run Lake