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Lake City, FL Fishing Trip — January

Your Lake City, FL Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 38°F4.8" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in January

8 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassLow
White Bass
Various

January Weather in Lake City

60°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
4.8"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Lake City

No guides are based in Lake City, but these guides operate nearby.

Cheapskate Adventures LLC - Cheapskate Adventures LLC
Cheapskate Adventures LLC

Cheapskate Adventures LLC

5(273)Top Rated

Exciting, relaxing and fun cruises and sightseeing with friends and family!

Jacksonville, Florida
Captain Nate Weber - Captain Nate Weber
Captain Nate Weber

Captain Nate Weber

5(22)Top Rated

Captain Nate Weber is a hunting and fishing guide located along Florida's Nature Coast (Cedar Key, Waccasassa, Yankeetown, Crystal River and Homosassa). Specializing in Fly Fishing for Tarpon and Redfish as well as Waterfowl. As a 4th Generation North-Floridan Captain Nate Weber has a wealth of knowledge in this region.

RedfishTarpon
Gainesville, Florida
B And B Fishing Adventures - B And B Fishing Adventures
B And B Fishing Adventures

B And B Fishing Adventures

Archer, Florida

inshore
Archer, Florida
Dixie Charters - Dixie Charters
Dixie Charters

Dixie Charters

Cross City, Florida

offshore fishing in north florida

offshore
Cross City, Florida
$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

Bluegill

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

White Bass

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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

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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 inshore / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

Florida Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Only one can be longer than 24 inches. This regulation applies to sunshine bass and white bass as well, in any combination.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:20 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Only 5 can be greater than 20 inches. Considered a panfish.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

In the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, only one bass can be over 22 inches. Consult specific regulations for trophy bass waters.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit, except for channel catfish which is 5 per day in specific Fish Management Areas.
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific Fish Management Area regulations for channel catfish limits.

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