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Wetumpka, AL Fishing Trip — January

Your Wetumpka, AL Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 53°F / Low 32°F2.9" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in January

Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing

January Weather in Wetumpka

53°F
Avg High
32°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Wetumpka

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

Alex City Guide Service - Alex City Guide Service
Alex City Guide Service

Alex City Guide Service

4.9(48)Top Rated
Alexander City, Alabama
Chads Fishing Guide Service - Chads Fishing Guide Service
Chads Fishing Guide Service

Chads Fishing Guide Service

5(7)Top Rated

Unleash the thrill of fishing on Lake Martin with our exceptional guides! Book your adventure with Jimmy Chad Miller's Guide Service now.

freshwater
Eclectic, Alabama
Lake Martin Excursions - Lake Martin Excursions
Lake Martin Excursions

Lake Martin Excursions

5(6)Top Rated

We aim to give Lake Martin visitors the best impression of our little slice of Heaven on Earth.

Dadeville, 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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

Blue Catfish

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Channel Catfish

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

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.

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

No specific notes.

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.

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