Paintsville, KY Fishing Trip — January

Your Paintsville, KY Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 36°F / Low 20°F3.8" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
White BassLow
White Bass
Various

January Weather in Paintsville

36°F
Avg High
20°F
Avg Low
3.8"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

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$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.

Kentucky Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$23
Non-Resident$55
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for designated trout waters.

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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.

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