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Albany, KY Fishing Trip — May

Your Albany, KY Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 57°F8.2" rain · 21 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various

May Weather in Albany

72°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
8.2"
Rainfall
21
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

2 in Albany + 5 Nearby

Striper king Guide Service - Striper king Guide Service
Striper king Guide Service

Striper king Guide Service

5(124)Top Rated
Albany, Kentucky
StriperFun Guide Service Lake Cumberland - StriperFun Guide Service Lake Cumberland
StriperFun Guide Service Lake Cumberland

StriperFun Guide Service Lake Cumberland

4.6(35)Top Rated
Albany, Kentucky
Burton's Guide Service - Burton's Guide Service
Burton's Guide Service

Burton's Guide Service

5(14)Top Rated

Lake Cumberland Striper Fishing Guide with 27 years of experience. Burton's Guide Service offers the best in Striper Fishing year round!

Striped Bass
Nancy, Kentucky
Rainbow Guide Service - Rainbow Guide Service
Rainbow Guide Service

Rainbow Guide Service

4.5(11)Top Rated
inshore
Burkesville, Kentucky
Green River Lake Crappie Trips - Green River Lake Crappie Trips
Green River Lake Crappie Trips

Green River Lake Crappie Trips

4.4(7)
freshwater
Columbia, Kentucky
Vickersguideservice - Vickersguideservice
Vickersguideservice

Vickersguideservice

5(1)Top Rated

Join Vickers Guide Service for unforgettable striper fishing adventures on Lake Cumberland. Book your guided fishing trip today!

Striped Bass
Jamestown, Kentucky
Cumberland Trout Guide - Cumberland Trout Guide
Cumberland Trout Guide

Cumberland Trout Guide

1(1)

The Cumberland River ranks as one of the best Fly Fishing Trout tailwater destinations in the Southeastern United States. The cold water discharged through the hydro-power dam creates a spectacular Rainbow and Brown trout habitat. Book a fly fishing trip

freshwaterfly fishingSpeckled TroutBrown Trout
Jamestown, Kentucky
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Flathead Catfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Jamestown2 guides · 16 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Kentucky Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$23
Non-Resident$55
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for designated trout waters.

Buy License Online — Kentucky

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Consult the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for specific lake regulations, as some lakes may have different size or creel limits.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Only one fish may be over 24 inches.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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