Fishing Charters in Kentucky

Discover top rated fishing charters and guides in Kentucky

Top Species

Blue Catfish

Species Name: Ictalurus Furcatus

Habitat: River, Lake, Flats, Backcountry

Weight: 20 - 81 lbs.

Bluegill

Species Name: Lepomis Macrochirus

Habitat: Lake, Pond, River

Weight: 1 - 2 lbs.

Brook Trout

Species Name: Salvelinus Fontinalis

Habitat: Lake, River

Weight: 1 - 10 lbs.

Brown Trout

Species Name: Tylosurus Acus

Habitat: Lake, River

Weight: 2 - 40 lbs.

Channel Catfish

Species Name: Ictalurus Punctatus

Habitat: Rivers, Tidal Mouths, Bends, Wrecks

Weight: 2 - 4 lbs.

Crappie

Species Name: Pomoxis Nigromaculatus

Habitat: River, Lake

Weight: 0 - 5 lbs.

Cutthroat Trout

Species Name: Oncorhynchus Clarkii

Habitat: River, Shallows, Mountain Stream

Weight: 2 - 5 lbs.

Largemouth Bass

Species Name: Micropterus Nigricans

Habitat: Lake, Pond, Rivers

Weight: 2 - 22 lbs.

Rainbow Trout

Species Name: Oncorhynchus Mykiss

Habitat: River, Lake

Weight: 1 - 8 lbs.

Redear Sunfish

Species Name: Lepomis Microlophus

Habitat: Lake, River, Pond, Streams

Weight: 0 - 5 lbs.

Sauger

Species Name: Sander Canadensis

Habitat: Rivers, Lakes, Tributaries, Streams,

Weight: 1 - 8 lbs.

Smallmouth Bass

Species Name: Micropterus Dolomieu

Habitat: Lake, River

Weight: 1 - 4 lbs.

Spotted Bass

Species Name: Micropterus Punctulatus

Habitat: Lake, River

Weight: 1 - 11 lbs.

Striped Bass

Species Name: Morone Saxatilis

Habitat: River, Lake, Onshore, Near shore

Weight: 10 - 81 lbs.

Walleye

Species Name: Sander Vitreus

Habitat: Lake, River

Weight: 1 - 10 lbs.

White Bass

Species Name: Morone Chrysops

Habitat: Lake, River

Weight: 1 - 5 lbs.

Top Activities in Kentucky

Fishing

Top Reviews

Kentucky 5 / 5

Based on 47 reviews by Guidesly anglers

Chris O'Bryan

boating adventures with captain chris

Chris O'Bryan

A great guy very knowledgeable and easy to deal with highly recommend 

TroyLewis

October 9, 2025

Gregg Markowski

cumberland trout bum

Gregg Markowski

We had a great trip and caught tons of fish and some big browns.  Everybody lands some casts in the trees, but Gregg handled my sons mistakes with grace. Gave us some new ideas to fish this blue ribbon stream.  Extremely friendly and easy-going we would definitely recommend and go again.

SteveWilhelm

September 8, 2025

Chris O'Bryan

boating adventures with captain chris

Chris O'Bryan

Cpt Chris did everything humanly possible to make this trip a success. Prayer before we get on the water shows his commitment to God and following God’s guidance. Cpt Chris knows the spots, knows his gear, and is a patient teacher. I learned a bunch, had a good time. And we both survived the heat. God Bless and Ty, ol man John.

JohnEmary

July 26, 2025

Gregg Markowski

cumberland trout bum

Gregg Markowski

I wrote a review on Gregg and mistakenly didn’t mark the stars my bad but he was five stars all day.

Timothy Mckinney

June 29, 2025

Chris O'Bryan

boating adventures with captain chris

Chris O'Bryan

To every one who wants to go on a great fishing trip with the guy ever. It is the best relaxing and great fishing trip ever. The day I had with Chris was the most calming time of my life in a long time. I caught some great fish. Chris ls the best guy ever. I will go with him when I get back to rough river again. And you should to.it was the best time ever. Plan on going two or three times next time I get to rough river. I also am going to book a sun set trip. No one better to go on the river with. Don Borchelt

June 3, 2024

Mitchell Fort

mitchell fort fishing

Mitchell Fort

As far as Crappie guides in Kentucky go Mitchell is about as good as they get. He is patient, professional, friendly and he knows just about everything there is to know about fishing for Crappie, Bass and other species as well. I cant recommend this guide enough and will definitely be booking up with him next time i am in the area.

September 4, 2023

Gregg Markowski

cumberland trout bum

Gregg Markowski

Had an awesome trout fishing outing with Greg for my birthday. Beautiful river, knowledgeable guide and plenty of fish!!! Thank you for a memorable day for Deb and I!!!

August 18, 2023

Chris O'Bryan

boating adventures with captain chris

Chris O'Bryan

I got the opportunity to spend a day on the water with Chris this past weekend. We fished a tournament together on Cumberland lake me as his Co-angler. It was a wonderful experience and he put me on fish so I was able to place in the tournament. Aside from the fishing, he was a pleasure to be around and learn from. I hope to get the chance to fish with him again. Thanks Capt, Chris, and good luck this weekend.

October 19, 2022

Mitchell Fort

mitchell fort fishing

Mitchell Fort

Incredible day out on the water – can’t wait to get out again soon!

August 23, 2022

Chris O'Bryan

boating adventures with captain chris

Chris O'Bryan

Captain Chris was fantastic!! From booking to boating, nothing short of amazing. First time tubing and knee boarding for most of us, we couldn’t have done it without captain Chris! We had the best girls day and cannot wait to book again! Thanks so much!

August 12, 2021

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