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Pismo Beach, CA Fishing Trip — January

Your Pismo Beach, CA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 38°F0.9" rain · 2 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in January

8 species
Dungeness CrabExcellent
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
LingcodFair
Lingcod
Various
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
RockfishFair
Rockfish
Various
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
HalibutLow
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling

January Weather in Pismo Beach

63°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
0.9"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Near Pismo Beach

No guides are based in Pismo Beach, but these guides operate nearby.

Morro Bay Landing - Morro Bay Landing
Morro Bay Landing

Morro Bay Landing

4.5(267)Top Rated

Welcome to Morro Bay Landing. Book one of our premier central coast ocean excursions for sportfishing, whale watching, and cruises.

Morro Bay, California
Virg's Landing, Fishing Charters, Tackle Store & Marine Center - Virg's Landing, Fishing Charters, Tackle Store & Marine Center
Virg's Landing, Fishing Charters, Tackle Store & Marine Center

Virg's Landing, Fishing Charters, Tackle Store & Marine Center

4.3(322)

Since 1954, Virg's Landing has been setting the standard for quality sportfishing and other excursions in Morro Bay!

Morro Bay, California
Patriot Sportfishing - Patriot Sportfishing
Patriot Sportfishing

Patriot Sportfishing

4.3(252)

One price fits all - adults and children

Avila Beach, California
Black Pearl Sportfishing - Black Pearl Sportfishing
Black Pearl Sportfishing

Black Pearl Sportfishing

4.9(72)Top Rated
Morro Bay, California
Pacific-charters - Pacific-charters
Pacific-charters

Pacific-charters

4.8(69)Top Rated
Morro Bay, California
Bent Rod Sportfishing - Bent Rod Sportfishing
Bent Rod Sportfishing

Bent Rod Sportfishing

4.9(10)Top Rated

Bent Rod Sportfishing is a family operated business that offers private charters to embark on a fishing experience tailored to you along the Central Coast.

Morro Bay, California
Central Coast Bass Fishing - Will Hesch
Will Hesch

Central Coast Bass Fishing

5(4)Top Rated

Welcome to Central Coast Bass Fishing - the official website for Cool Foot, Bac Rac and Mend-It products. All purchases from this website are personally fulfilled by Will Hesch. With over 10,000+ Users and counting, Coolfoot is the #1 aftermarket pedal pad on the market!

freshwaterLargemouth Bass
Atascadero, California
$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
1 / 2

Striped Bass

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

Lingcod

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

Dungeness Crab

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

Steelhead

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Morro Bay5 guides · 18 mi

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

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.

Buy License Online — California

Species Regulations

Dungeness Crab
Season:Varies by zone; check current regulations
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:5 3/4-inch minimum shell width

Regulations vary between the North and Central Management Areas. Check for specific gear restrictions and potential season closures due to domoic acid.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Check specific regulations for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other water bodies as special rules may apply.

Lingcod
Season:Varies by zone; check regulations
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum total length

Regulations vary by management area; check specific regulations for the area you intend to fish. Some areas may be closed.

Steelhead
Season:Varies by river; check current regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by river; check current regulations
Size Limit:Varies by river; check current regulations

Regulations vary significantly by river system, including catch-and-release only sections and gear restrictions. A Steelhead Report Card is required in addition to a valid fishing license.

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