St. Paul, IA Fishing Trip — January
Your St. Paul, IA Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 31°F / Low 15°F0.8" rain · 3 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
FairChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
LowWalleye
Various
January Weather in St. Paul
31°F
Avg High
15°F
Avg Low
0.8"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
3 Guides Near St. Paul
No guides are based in St. Paul, 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.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
Iowa Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$22
Non-Resident$48.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Includes all inland waters. Trout fee additional.
Species Regulations
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
None
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.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
In streams and rivers, all bass must be immediately released. Exceptions exist for specific lakes and impoundments.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Certain lakes and rivers may have different length and bag limits; check local regulations.