Mount Vernon, KY Fishing Trip — February

Your Mount Vernon, KY Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 30°F7.9" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in February

Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
White BassLow
White Bass
Various
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

February Weather in Mount Vernon

48°F
Avg High
30°F
Avg Low
7.9"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

8 Guides Near Mount Vernon

No guides are based in Mount Vernon, 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 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 / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • 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

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.

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.

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