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Birmingham, AL Fishing Trip — January

Your Birmingham, AL Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 49°F / Low 31°F2.6" rain · 9 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

8 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassLow
White Bass
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

January Weather in Birmingham

49°F
Avg High
31°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

3 Guides Near Birmingham

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

Riverside Fly Shop - Riverside Fly Shop
Riverside Fly Shop

Riverside Fly Shop

4.9(118)Top Rated
Bremen, Alabama
Stripemaster's Guide Service - Stripemaster's Guide Service
Stripemaster's Guide Service

Stripemaster's Guide Service

4.8(25)Top Rated

Stripemasters Guide Service has 10 years combined experience Striper fishing Smith Lake, Alabama. We fish all year round full time. We utilize different techniques in different times of the year.

Striped Bass
Jasper, Alabama
Smith Lake Fishing Adventures - Smith Lake Fishing Adventures
Smith Lake Fishing Adventures

Smith Lake Fishing Adventures

5(17)Top Rated

Smith Lake Fishing Adventures strives to offer the best striped bass fishing guide service on Lewis Smith Lake in Alabama. Book your fishing trip today.

Striped Bass
Arley, Alabama
$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's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Bluegill

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

White Bass

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum

There are specific regulations for certain areas, so anglers should consult the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division regulations for details.

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.

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.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in combination with largemouth and smallmouth bass
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are combined for purposes of bag limits. Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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