Grand Rivers, KY Fishing Trip — August

Your Grand Rivers, KY Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 70°F0.7" rain · 4 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Grand Rivers

87°F
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
0.7"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

11 Guides Near Grand Rivers

No guides are based in Grand Rivers, 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.

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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 inshore / freshwater / bowfishing Fishing

  • 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

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Carp may be taken by bow and arrow.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Only one fish may be over 24 inches.

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.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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