Sparta, KY Fishing Trip — July
Your Sparta, KY Fishing Trip
July2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in July
5 species
GoodHybrid Striped Bass
Various
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodWhite Bass
Various
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
1 Guide Near Sparta
No guides are based in Sparta, 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
1 / 2
Kentucky Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$23
Non-Resident$55
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for designated trout waters.
Species Regulations
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Only one fish may be over 24 inches.
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.
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.
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.