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Onward, IN Fishing Trip — January

Your Onward, IN Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 28°F / Low 14°F1.4" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

5 species
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

January Weather in Onward

28°F
Avg High
14°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Onward

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

Penrod & Reel Guide Service - Penrod & Reel Guide Service
Penrod & Reel Guide Service

Penrod & Reel Guide Service

5(22)Top Rated
Warsaw, Indiana
Two Forks Guide Service - Two Forks Guide Service
Two Forks Guide Service

Two Forks Guide Service

5(16)Top Rated

Full day guided trips are $450 with lunch. Minimum of 8 hours on the water. Rates are the same with 1 or 2 anglers.

Noblesville, Indiana
Captain Q Charters - Captain Q Charters
Captain Q Charters

Captain Q Charters

Monticello, Indiana

Multi-Species Trips Available My goal for your trip is to provide a fun day on the water that improves your knowledge of fishing. What we fish for is up to you! We can spend the whole day targeting one species or we can just go fishing. Multi-species trips provide the most action. Polar Kraft Frontier…

inshore
Monticello, Indiana
$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

Brown Trout

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

Walleye

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

Rainbow Trout

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

South Bend2 guides · 72 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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Indiana Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$35
Requirements

Required for ages 18+. Trout/salmon stamp required for designated waters.

Buy License Online — Indiana

Species Regulations

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:7-inch minimum

Some streams have special regulations; consult the Indiana Fishing Guide.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

In streams, rivers, and Lake Michigan, the minimum size limit is 14 inches. Some bodies of water may have specific regulations; consult the Indiana Fishing Guide.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In streams, rivers, and Lake Michigan, the bag limit is 5 trout per day with no more than 1 being a brown trout. Some streams are stocked with trout and have special regulations.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

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