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Versailles, KY Fishing Trip — August

Your Versailles, KY Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 66°F1.1" rain · 6 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
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Versailles

83°F
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
1.1"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

9 Guides Near Versailles

No guides are based in Versailles, but these guides operate nearby.

Striper king Guide Service - Striper king Guide Service
Striper king Guide Service

Striper king Guide Service

5(124)Top Rated
Albany, Kentucky
The Obsession Outdoors Kentucky Bowfishing Guide - The Obsession Outdoors Kentucky Bowfishing Guide
The Obsession Outdoors Kentucky Bowfishing Guide

The Obsession Outdoors Kentucky Bowfishing Guide

5(29)Top Rated
Bagdad, Kentucky
StriperFun Guide Service Lake Cumberland - StriperFun Guide Service Lake Cumberland
StriperFun Guide Service Lake Cumberland

StriperFun Guide Service Lake Cumberland

4.6(35)Top Rated
Albany, Kentucky
Burton's Guide Service - Burton's Guide Service
Burton's Guide Service

Burton's Guide Service

5(14)Top Rated

Lake Cumberland Striper Fishing Guide with 27 years of experience. Burton's Guide Service offers the best in Striper Fishing year round!

Striped Bass
Nancy, Kentucky
Rainbow Guide Service - Rainbow Guide Service
Rainbow Guide Service

Rainbow Guide Service

4.5(11)Top Rated
inshore
Burkesville, Kentucky
Green River Lake Crappie Trips - Green River Lake Crappie Trips
Green River Lake Crappie Trips

Green River Lake Crappie Trips

4.4(7)
freshwater
Columbia, Kentucky
Vickersguideservice - Vickersguideservice
Vickersguideservice

Vickersguideservice

5(1)Top Rated

Join Vickers Guide Service for unforgettable striper fishing adventures on Lake Cumberland. Book your guided fishing trip today!

Striped Bass
Jamestown, 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
Cumberland Trout Guide - Cumberland Trout Guide
Cumberland Trout Guide

Cumberland Trout Guide

1(1)

The Cumberland River ranks as one of the best Fly Fishing Trout tailwater destinations in the Southeastern United States. The cold water discharged through the hydro-power dam creates a spectacular Rainbow and Brown trout habitat. Book a fly fishing trip

freshwaterfly fishingSpeckled TroutBrown Trout
Jamestown, 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

Crappie

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Blue Catfish

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

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 inshore / freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • 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
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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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