Nortonville, KY Fishing Trip — July
Your Nortonville, KY Fishing Trip
July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 92°F / Low 74°F2.6" rain · 13 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in July
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
July Weather in Nortonville
92°F
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
7 Guides Near Nortonville
No guides are based in Nortonville, 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
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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 / inshore / bowfishing Fishing
- 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.
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.
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.