FishingCharterFinder Logo

McDonough, GA Fishing Trip — January

Your McDonough, GA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 49°F / Low 30°F3.8" rain · 8 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

5 species
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

January Weather in McDonough

49°F
Avg High
30°F
Avg Low
3.8"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

11 Guides Near McDonough

No guides are based in McDonough, but these guides operate nearby.

Casey Foster Fishing Guide - Casey Foster
Claimed
From $400
Casey Foster

Casey Foster Fishing Guide

5(210)Top Rated

my new bio, kanx

inshoreStriped BassSpotted Bass
Cumming, Georgia
Up to 4
Alpharetta Outfitters - Alpharetta Outfitters
Alpharetta Outfitters

Alpharetta Outfitters

4.9(170)Top Rated

Our expert staff help beginners and seasoned find the best fly fishing gear & supplies. Join our how-to clinics for fly casting or fly tying about trout bass salt online and at our store.

Largemouth BassSpeckled Trout
Alpharetta, Georgia
BigFishHeads Guide Service - BigFishHeads Guide Service
BigFishHeads Guide Service

BigFishHeads Guide Service

5(113)Top Rated
Buckhead, Georgia
GBs Lake - GBs Lake
GBs Lake

GBs Lake

4.3(189)
Smyrna, Georgia
Big Bite Charters - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide - Big Bite Charters - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide
Big Bite Charters - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide

Big Bite Charters - Lake Lanier Fishing Guide

5(71)Top Rated
Suwanee, Georgia
River Through Atlanta - River Through Atlanta
River Through Atlanta

River Through Atlanta

5(32)Top Rated
freshwater
Roswell, Georgia
Finja Sportfishing Guide Service Lake Lanier - Finja Sportfishing Guide Service Lake Lanier
Finja Sportfishing Guide Service Lake Lanier

Finja Sportfishing Guide Service Lake Lanier

5(17)Top Rated

Captain Chris provides a one-of-a-kind fishing experience on Lake Lanier. With over 40 years of fishing experience, Chris has turned his lifelong passion into a thriving business.

Buford, Georgia
Lake Oconee Fishing Guides - Lake Oconee Fishing Guides
Lake Oconee Fishing Guides

Lake Oconee Fishing Guides

4.9(8)Top Rated

One of Our Lake Oconee fishing guides John Duvall is an ideal example of what a fishing guide can do for novice and professional anglers alike. Book your fishing trip now!

Madison, Georgia
Outdoor Enterprises | Captain Macks - Outdoor Enterprises | Captain Macks
Outdoor Enterprises | Captain Macks

Outdoor Enterprises | Captain Macks

4.6(11)Top Rated
inshore
Buford, Georgia
Tie One On Fly Fishing - Tie One On Fly Fishing
Tie One On Fly Fishing

Tie One On Fly Fishing

5(2)Top Rated
Smyrna, Georgia
FishProCo - FishProCo
FishProCo

FishProCo

5(1)Top Rated
Atlanta, Georgia
$790
Estimated total for 2 people
$395
per person
Charter $400
Tip $80
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

Largemouth Bass

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

Crappie

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

Channel Catfish

freshwater
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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Gainesville7 guides · 62 miCumming3 guides · 32 miDawsonville2 guides · 68 miFlowery Branch2 guides · 53 miBuford2 guides · 47 miSparta2 guides · 69 mi

What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

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 / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Georgia Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes freshwater fishing. Trout stamp additional $5 if needed.

Buy License Online — Georgia

Species Regulations

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

Anglers should consult specific water body regulations for any local restrictions.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some public fishing areas and reservoirs may have specific regulations; check local rules.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

On Lake Blackshear, the bag limit is 15 crappie per day.

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

Anglers should consult specific water body regulations for any local restrictions.

Start Over