California City, CA Fishing Trip — January
Your California City, CA Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 34°F1" rain · 3 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in January
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
FairHybrid Striped Bass
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
January Weather in California City
57°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
1"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
32 Guides Near California City
No guides are based in California City, 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's Biting By Month
Peak
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 offshore / freshwater Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
California Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$54.00
Non-Resident$145.94
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Ocean enhancement and report card stamps may be required.
Species Regulations
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass count as one species group for the purposes of bag limits. Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.