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South Carrollton, KY Fishing Trip — October

Your South Carrollton, KY Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 52°F6.3" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

October Weather in South Carrollton

71°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
6.3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Near South Carrollton

No guides are based in South Carrollton, but these guides operate nearby.

F And F Pay Lake - F And F Pay Lake
F And F Pay Lake

F And F Pay Lake

4.3(81)
freshwater
Calhoun, Kentucky
Double A Guide Service - Double A Guide Service
Double A Guide Service

Double A Guide Service

5(17)Top Rated
Cadiz, Kentucky
Boating Adventures With Cpt Chris - Boating Adventures With Cpt Chris
Boating Adventures With Cpt Chris

Boating Adventures With Cpt Chris

5(1)Top Rated

Come Fish with Captain Chris for the Best Rough River Lake Fishing experience. Captain Chris is one of the most experienced rough river lake fishing guides

freshwater
McDaniels, Kentucky
$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

Channel Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Bluegill

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Spotted Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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 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

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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