Needles, CA Fishing Trip — January
Your Needles, CA Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 45°F0.2" rain · 1 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in January
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairFlathead Catfish
Various
FairCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
January Weather in Needles
63°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
0.2"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Needles.
Browse all California guides$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
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.
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.
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Carp are considered a non-game fish in California.