St. Charles, KY Fishing Trip — May

Your St. Charles, KY Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip

High 73°F / Low 57°F5.4" rain · 14 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

5 species

Largemouth Bass

Excellent

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

Carp

Excellent

Carp

Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing

Hybrid Striped Bass

Excellent

Hybrid Striped Bass

Various

Spotted Bass

Excellent

Spotted Bass

Casting · Jigging

Blue Catfish

Excellent

Blue Catfish

Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing

May Weather in St. Charles

73°F

Avg High

57°F

Avg Low

5.4"

Rainfall

14

Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

8 Guides Near St. Charles

No guides are based in St. Charles, but these guides operate nearby.

Hook E'm Up Kentucky Lake Guide Service

5(110)Top Rated

KENTUCKY LAKE FISHING GUIDE SERVICE HOOK EM UP WITH MATT CARTER contact matt Ready to book a trip? Need more information? Get in touch with Matt Carter today!  PHONE OR TEXT (270) 994-3474  E-MAIL [email protected]

Benton, Kentucky

Captain Kirk's Guide Service

4.9(51)Top Rated

Kentucky Lake fishing guide service. Fish for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Yellow Bass, Catfish, Bluegill, Red Ear, Sauger, White Bass, Stripers. Check out Kirk's fishing report and current fishing photos

BluegillCatfishCrappie

Benton, Kentucky

F And F Pay Lake

Calhoun, Kentucky

Double A Guide Service

Cadiz, Kentucky

Rodney Hairgrove Guide Service

Gilbertsville, Kentucky

Kickn Bass Guide Service

Kick'n Bass Fishing Guide Service on Kentucky Lake. Pontoon family fishing, Captain RIch Bay

freshwaterLargemouth Bass

Benton, Kentucky

Crappie Gills N More

Benton, Kentucky

Nativ Guide Service

Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, Tennessee and Cumberland River Bowfishing Guide Service, Eddyville, KY

freshwaterbowfishing

Eddyville, 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

1 / 2

Largemouth Bass

Carp

Hybrid Striped Bass

Spotted Bass

Also Consider Fishing In...

Benton4 guides · 45 mi

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.

Buy License Online — Kentucky

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.

Carp

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:No limit

Size Limit:No size limit

Carp may be taken by bow and arrow.

Hybrid Striped Bass

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:5 per day

Size Limit:No size limit

Only one fish may be over 24 inches.

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.