El Monte, CA Fishing Trip — January

Your El Monte, CA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 43°F0.5" rain · 3 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in January

Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various

January Weather in El Monte

66°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
0.5"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

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

50 Guides Near El Monte

No guides are based in El Monte, but these guides operate nearby.

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$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 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.

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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.

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.

Spotted 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.

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

Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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