Billingsley, AL Fishing Trip — January

Your Billingsley, AL Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 52°F / Low 32°F2.7" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in January

5 species
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
White BassLow
White Bass
Various

January Weather in Billingsley

52°F
Avg High
32°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

5 Guides Near Billingsley

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

$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 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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Alabama Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$13.10
Non-Resident$51.80
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.

Buy License Online — Alabama

Species Regulations

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:Must be over 34 inches

Only one blue catfish over 34 inches may be harvested per angler per day from Alabama public waters.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum total length

Some water bodies may have different size or creel limits. Check local regulations before fishing.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

There are some exceptions on specific bodies of water, so anglers should consult the regulations for their specific location.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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