Clay City, KY Fishing Trip — January
Your Clay City, KY Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 35°F / Low 19°F3.8" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
5 species
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
LowBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
January Weather in Clay City
35°F
Avg High
19°F
Avg Low
3.8"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
7 Guides Near Clay City
No guides are based in Clay City, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
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 / fly fishing Fishing
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- 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.
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.
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.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Carp may be taken by bow and arrow.