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Jackson, KY Fishing Trip — August

Your Jackson, KY Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 65°F1.2" rain · 3 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

August Weather in Jackson

85°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

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

2 Guides Near Jackson

No guides are based in Jackson, but these guides operate nearby.

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
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
$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

Largemouth Bass

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

Crappie

freshwater
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

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

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

Carp may be taken by bow and arrow.

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.

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