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Rancho Mirage, CA Fishing Trip — January

Your Rancho Mirage, CA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 48°F0.2" rain · 2 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in January

Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing

January Weather in Rancho Mirage

68°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
0.2"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Rancho Mirage

No guides are based in Rancho Mirage, but these guides operate nearby.

Big Bear Marina - Big Bear Marina
Big Bear Marina

Big Bear Marina

4.5(971)Top Rated

Big Bear Marina is Big Bear Lake's premier place for boat rentals, waverunner rentals, wakeboarding and skiing guide, fishing charters, tackle shop, fish weigh station, boat slip rentals, and more!

Big Bear Lake, California
Fish Big Bear Charter Service - Fish Big Bear Charter Service
Fish Big Bear Charter Service

Fish Big Bear Charter Service

4.9(46)Top Rated

Fish Big Bear Charter Services is the most experienced and fun fishing tour guide on Big Bear Lake. Master Angler Sean Rabago brings over 25 years fishing experience on Big Bear Lake to make your day a success.

Big Bear Lake, California
Big Bear Charter Fishing - Big Bear Charter Fishing
Big Bear Charter Fishing

Big Bear Charter Fishing

4.7(16)Top Rated
Big Bear Lake, California
Lucky Bear Fishing Charters - Lucky Bear Fishing Charters
Lucky Bear Fishing Charters

Lucky Bear Fishing Charters

4.4(16)

Lucky Bear Fishing Charters on Southern CA's Big Bear Lake is the perfect way to spend a relaxing day fishing with friends and family. Call 909-866-7303 today!

freshwater
Fawnskin, 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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Carp

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Oceanside8 guides · 67 miBig Bear Lake3 guides · 44 miEncinitas2 guides · 70 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

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.

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

Carp are considered a non-game fish in California.

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