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Sturgis, KY Fishing Trip — August

Your Sturgis, KY Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 67°F1.4" rain · 3 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

5 species
Flathead CatfishGood
Flathead Catfish
Various
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Sturgis

83°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

5 Guides Near Sturgis

No guides are based in Sturgis, 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
Rodney Hairgrove Guide Service - Rodney Hairgrove Guide Service
Rodney Hairgrove Guide Service

Rodney Hairgrove Guide Service

5(4)Top Rated
inshore
Gilbertsville, Kentucky
Kickn Bass Guide Service - Kickn Bass Guide Service
Kickn Bass Guide Service

Kickn Bass Guide Service

4.4(7)

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

freshwaterLargemouth Bass
Benton, Kentucky
Nativ Guide Service - Nativ Guide Service
Nativ Guide Service

Nativ Guide Service

3(1)

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

Striped Bass

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

Crappie

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

Flathead Catfish

Various
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 / 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

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Blue 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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:9-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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