Melbourne, KY Fishing Trip — May
Your Melbourne, KY Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 54°F5.8" rain · 18 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
ExcellentBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
May Weather in Melbourne
70°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
5.8"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
1 Guide Near Melbourne
No guides are based in Melbourne, 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
Kentucky Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$23
Non-Resident$55
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for designated trout waters.
Species Regulations
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.