#157 David Baker - Good Fishing RIGHT NOW, Habitat Work, How You Can Help

About this episode

David Baker discusses current fishing opportunities and habitat work in Kentucky.

On this episode of the Kentucky Afield Podcast we're joined by David Baker, KDFWR Central District Fisheries Biologist! We're talking about what's "hot" right now in regards to fishing, and some of the best-eating species that the state has to offer are currently on the menu. We'll discuss how and where to target them for wintertime fishing success! Fisheries crews across the state are also preparing to install a massive amount of habitat in lakes across the Commonwealth, made possible by Christmas tree donations that are coming in from the public right now. We'll tell you how and why these habitat sites are built, as well as where you can find locations for them online. Thanks for listening, and good luck on the water!

People in this episode

Host: Kentucky Afield

Guest: David Baker

Topics covered

• fishing
• habitat work
• winter fishing
• species
• public involvement

Keywords

• fishing
• habitat
• KDFWR
• winter fishing
• species
• Christmas tree donations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KDFWR

Places: Commonwealth

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