Paintsville, KY Fishing Trip — April
Your Paintsville, KY Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 49°F4.5" rain · 14 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in April
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodWhite Bass
Various
April Weather in Paintsville
70°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
4.5"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Paintsville.
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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
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.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Only one fish may be over 24 inches.
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.