The Calloway County Tourism Commission has joined forces with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) to elevate Kentucky Lake’s allure for fishing enthusiasts. This collaborative endeavor aims to invigorate the local fishing industry by enhancing fish habitats, thus attracting a greater number of sport fishers to the region.
Recently, Jeremy Whitmore, Calloway County Tourism Director, and Paul Rister, a member of the Tourism Board, embarked on a boat expedition at Wildcat Creek alongside KDFWR personnel. Their objective was to deploy numerous fish attractors, constructed from plastic, in Blood River and Cypress Bay. These attractors are strategically designed to create optimal conditions for fish, encouraging their proliferation and, in turn, drawing more anglers to the lake.
The Calloway County Tourism Board, recognizing the potential to enrich fish habitats within Kentucky Lake, made the decision to purchase and install these fish attractors. Paul Rister, drawing upon his extensive experience and knowledge as a retired program coordinator and fisheries biologist with KDFWR, proposed this partnership. The project concept emerged during a tourism board meeting, where Rister advocated for KDFWR’s participation.
According to KDFWR, fish, like all living creatures, necessitate suitable habitats for survival, reproduction, and sustenance. By enhancing these habitats, the initiative not only supports the local ecosystem but also aspires to establish Kentucky Lake as a premier destination for sport fishing. This, in turn, is anticipated to boost tourism and stimulate the local economy.
