Fishing in Kentucky in April

7 species in our database have season windows covering April in Kentucky — including Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum. Each links to a full profile with identification features and baits. Seasons shift by region and regulation; the Kentucky state guide has licence sources.

Freshwater targets in Kentucky, April

Species	Season
Black Crappie	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Blue Catfish	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Flathead Catfish	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Freshwater Drum	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Sauger	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
White Bass	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
White Crappie	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov

National view: what's biting across all states in April.