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Central City, KY Fishing Trip — December

Your Central City, KY Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 33°F1.7" rain · 9 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
White BassLow
White Bass
Various
Hybrid Striped BassLow
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

December Weather in Central City

48°F
Avg High
33°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

3 Guides Near Central City

No guides are based in Central City, but these guides operate nearby.

F And F Pay Lake - F And F Pay Lake
F And F Pay Lake

F And F Pay Lake

4.3(81)
freshwater
Calhoun, Kentucky
Double A Guide Service - Double A Guide Service
Double A Guide Service

Double A Guide Service

5(17)Top Rated
Cadiz, Kentucky
Boating Adventures With Cpt Chris - Boating Adventures With Cpt Chris
Boating Adventures With Cpt Chris

Boating Adventures With Cpt Chris

5(1)Top Rated

Come Fish with Captain Chris for the Best Rough River Lake Fishing experience. Captain Chris is one of the most experienced rough river lake fishing guides

freshwater
McDaniels, 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
1 / 2

Spotted Bass

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

White Bass

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Blue Catfish

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

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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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day (combined with largemouth and smallmouth)
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

The 6 bass limit is a combined limit of largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass.

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.

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

White bass are abundant in Kentucky, and there are no restrictions on harvest.

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