Cottonwood, AZ Fishing Trip — January

Your Cottonwood, AZ Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 53°F / Low 31°F1" rain · 3 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
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassLow
White Bass
Various

January Weather in Cottonwood

53°F
Avg High
31°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

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

2 in Cottonwood + 5 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 inshore / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Light rain jacket

Arizona Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$37
Non-Resident$55
Requirements

Required for ages 10+. Includes both warm and cold water fishing.

Buy License Online — Arizona

Species Regulations

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

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:13-inch minimum

Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass count as one species for bag limits. Possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:13-inch minimum

Check specific water body regulations as exceptions to statewide rules exist.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Carp are considered a non-game fish in Arizona.

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