Fishing Guides in Benton, Kentucky

Browse 4 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in Benton

8 species reported in the Benton area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Benton, KY

Fishing in Benton in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Benton — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Benton in February

1 species is active in and around Benton in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Benton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Benton in March

7 species are active in and around Benton in March: Carp, Catfish, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Benton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Benton in April

8 species are active in and around Benton in April: Carp, Catfish, Bluegill, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Benton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Benton in May

8 species are active in and around Benton in May: Carp, Catfish, Bluegill, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Benton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Benton in June

8 species are active in and around Benton in June: Carp, Catfish, Bluegill, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Benton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Benton in July

6 species are active in and around Benton in July: Carp, Catfish, Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Benton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Benton in August

4 species are active in and around Benton in August: Carp, Catfish, Bluegill, Hybrid Striped Bass. Book one of Benton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Benton in September

8 species are active in and around Benton in September: Carp, Catfish, Bluegill, White Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Benton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Benton in October

7 species are active in and around Benton in October: Carp, Catfish, Bluegill, White Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Benton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Benton in November

2 species are active in and around Benton in November: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Benton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Benton in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Benton — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Benton

Benton, Kentucky offers freshwater, freshwater, brackish fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 4 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.

Best Months

AprMayJunSep

Water Types

freshwaterfreshwater, brackish

What You Can Catch in Benton

Striped Bass

Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, near Benton, Kentucky, are renowned for their excellent Striped Bass fishing. These massive reservoirs offer a diverse habitat, from shallow flats to deep channels, providing ample opportunities to target stripers.

Full striped bass guide for Benton

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Fisheries near Benton

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Types of Fishing in Benton

Inshore

1 guides available

Freshwater

1 guides available

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