Newport, KY Fishing Trip — August
Your Newport, KY Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 65°F1" rain · 4 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in August
GoodFlathead Catfish
Various
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
GoodHybrid Striped Bass
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
August Weather in Newport
83°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
1 Guide Near Newport
No guides are based in Newport, 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
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Only one fish may be over 24 inches.
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.