Outfits differ mainly by target species, water type, and trip format, ranging from shared half-day inshore runs to private multi-day offshore excursions. Better operators spell out exactly what is provided, such as bait, tackle, licenses, and fish cleaning services, versus what you must bring yourself. A map location only shows the dock or meeting spot, not the vessel size, onboard amenities, or skipper experience.
Albany 4
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Jerry Sasser Fishing
115 Grider Hill Lodge Rd, Albany, KY 42602-7936
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Striperfun Guide Service Lake Cumberland
79 Soma Ln, Albany, KY 42602-6586
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Reel therapy fishing
Grider hill dock, Albany, KY 42602
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Twin Lakes Tree Services
243 Logan Dr, Albany, KY 42602
Benton 2
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Captain Kirk's Guide Service
11442 US Highway 68 E, Benton, KY 42025
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Kick'n Bass Guide Service
78 Michaels Way, Benton, KY 42025
Calhoun 2
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F&F Paylakes Official
1400 Scotts Bridge Rd, Calhoun, KY 42327-9750
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Peeky Blinders Army
1400 Scotts Bridge Rd, Calhoun, KY 42327-9750
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Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery
50 Kendall Rd, Jamestown, KY 42629-6502
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Pirates of the Cumberland Guide Service
6335 South Hwy 379, Jamestown, KY 42629
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Last Cast Paylake
10700 Barricks Rd, Louisville, KY 40229
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Gilbert's Lake
3100 County Line Rd, Louisville, KY 40229
Morehead 2
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90 Sugar Loaf Mountain Rd, Morehead, KY 40351
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Cat Valley Pay Lake
11001 Cranston Rd, Morehead, KY 40351-8106
Argillite 1
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Cherokee Pay Lake
183 Cherokee Dr, Argillite, KY 41121
Ashland 1
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Swarpnation Paylake
12630 Virginia Blvd, Ashland, KY 41102-8751
Beaver Dam 1
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M&M Paylake
120 Keystone Dr, Beaver Dam, KY 42320-9122
Berea 1
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Reids Paylake
212 Mason Lake Rd, Berea, KY 40403
Big Clifty 1
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Thomas & Sons Pay Lake
16779 Old Leitchfield Rd, Big Clifty, KY 42712
Bonnieville 1
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Lacy’s Hog Holler Paylake
1067 Gaddie Cemetery Rd, Bonnieville, KY 42713-8578
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Rainbow Guide Service
689 Otter Creek Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717
Campton 1
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Fish shack
605 Upper Boone Frk, Campton, KY 41301-8114
Centertown 1
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MCM paylake
3775 State Route 85 E, Centertown, KY 42328-9650
Clay City 1
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Ray's Hog Holler Pay Lake
3566 Frames Branch Rd, Clay City, KY 40312
Cold Spring 1
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Robert J. Barth Lake Park
967 Buning Ln, Cold Spring, KY 41076
Dexter 1
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Lucky's Premier Buck Duck and Turkey Outfitter Service
48 Walnut St, Dexter, KY 42036
Glasgow 1
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Eagle Valley Pay Lake
325 Siloam Rd, Glasgow, KY 42141
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Kentucky Dam Fishing Pier
Ky Dam Camping, Grand Rivers, KY 42044
Grayson 1
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Wolf Creek Paylake
497 Wolf Crk, Grayson, KY 41143
Irvine 1
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Wisemantown Pay Lake
2309 Wisemantown Rd, Irvine, KY 40336
Kuttawa 1
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Fishing Hype LLC
80 S Will Eli Rd, Kuttawa, KY 42055
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Reformatory lake
La Grange, KY 40031
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Lakeview Pay Lake
1100 Hammond Rd, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
London 1
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Tim's Pay Lake
139 Pay Lk Rd, London, KY 40744
Loretto 1
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Maker's Mark / Maker's Mark 1
Loretto, KY
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Big C's Pay Lake
3063 AA Hwy, Maysville, KY 41056
Mc Daniels 1
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Boating Adventures with CPT Chris
8637 Ky-259, Mc Daniels, KY 40152
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North Fork Boat Ramp
9666 KY-79, McDaniels, KY 40152
Mt Olivet 1
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Kat daddyz
142 Ashcraft Spur Number 2, Mt Olivet, KY 41064
Mt Vernon 1
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Calloway Pay Lake
350 Hawk Rd, Mt Vernon, KY 40456
Murray 1
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Ponderosa Pay Ponds
212 Hammond Rd, Murray, KY 42071
Oil Springs 1
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B and J Paylake
2768 Ky Route 1409, Oil Springs, KY 41238
Paducah 1
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Stanky Fish Bait
4685 Pullen Ln, Paducah, KY 42001-9012
Raywick 1
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Catch’em Paylake
6405 Scotts Ridge Rd, Raywick, KY 40060-7605
Redbush 1
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Dad's Paylake
9810 KY-172, Redbush, KY 41219
Roundhill 1
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Janet's Paradise Pay Lakes
2200 C Kinser Rd, Roundhill, KY 42275
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Morgan's Striper Guide Service
275 Garner Dr, Russell Springs, KY 42642-9554
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Wild Goose Paylake
165 Jamessie Ln, Russellville, KY 42276-7257
Salt Lick 1
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Moores Ferry Pay Lake
3149 Moores Ferry Rd, Salt Lick, KY 40371-8061
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Hempridge Trophy Waters Pay Lake
7666 Hempridge Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065-9336
Shepherdsville 1
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Bennett Lake
1609 Knob Creek Rd, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Shively 1
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Diddles Pay Lake
2530 Guelat Ave, Shively, KY 40216
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Paintsville Lake State Park
1551 Kentucky Route 2275, Staffordsville, KY 41256
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Catfish cay
1283 Glass Pike, Stamping Ground, KY 40379
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Papaw’s Paradise
2431 Bloomfield Rd, Taylorsville, KY 40071
Vanceburg 1
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Kinniconick Creek
Vanceburg, KY
Waynesburg 1
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South central ky legacy
919 Ware Rd, Waynesburg, KY 40489-8867
West Liberty 1
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Bishop’s Paylake
6380 Co Rd 1002, West Liberty, KY 41472
Woodbine 1
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Whispering Willows Paylake
99 Pay Lake Rd, Woodbine, KY 40771-4700
Also in Kentucky
- Marinas and Harbors126
- Tackle and Bait Shops70
- Boat Rentals62
- Boat Storage42
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals29
- Marinas with Transient Slips16
- Boat Ramps10
- Ferries & Water Taxis10
- Boat Tours & Charters9
- Scuba Diving Centers9
- Marinas and Facilities with Boat Launches6
Good to know
What is typically included in a chartered fishing trip?
Most charters provide the boat, fuel, captain, rods, reels, bait, and tackle, along with required safety gear. Captains often clean and fillet your catch at the end of the trip, but you should bring your own food, drinks, sunscreen, and layers.
How much do fishing charters usually cost?
Half-day inshore trips often range from $400 to $800 for a small group, while full-day offshore or deep-sea charters typically cost $1,200 to $2,500 or more depending on vessel size and fuel burn. Individual seats on shared party boats are much less, usually around $80 to $150 per person.
What happens if there is bad weather on the day of the trip?
Captains monitor marine forecasts and make the final call on weather cancellations based on sea conditions and passenger safety, not just rain. If the trip is canceled by the operator, you are generally offered a reschedule date or a full refund of your deposit.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Kentucky, check the 59 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Kentucky, MarinaAtlas indexes 59 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.