Independence, KY Fishing Trip — May
Your Independence, KY Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 53°F5.5" rain · 15 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
5 species
ExcellentCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentHybrid Striped Bass
Various
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
May Weather in Independence
69°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
5.5"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
1 Guide Near Independence
No guides are based in Independence, 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
Kentucky Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$23
Non-Resident$55
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for designated trout waters.
Species Regulations
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Carp may be taken by bow and arrow.
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.
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.