North Middletown, KY Fishing Trip — October

Your North Middletown, KY Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 49°F5.5" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpGood
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

October Weather in North Middletown

66°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
5.5"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

4 Guides Near North Middletown

No guides are based in North Middletown, 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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:9-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.

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.

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

Carp may be taken by bow and arrow.

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