Preston, IA Fishing Trip — January

Your Preston, IA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 29°F / Low 13°F0.4" rain · 4 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

January Weather in Preston

29°F
Avg High
13°F
Avg Low
0.4"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Preston

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

$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.

Iowa Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$22
Non-Resident$48.50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes all inland waters. Trout fee additional.

Buy License Online — Iowa

Species Regulations

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers should consult the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for specific regulations on boundary waters.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

In streams and rivers, all bass must be immediately released. Exceptions exist for specific lakes and impoundments.

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

Some areas are catch-and-release only; check local regulations.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

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