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West Branch, IA Fishing Trip — January

Your West Branch, IA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 29°F / Low 13°F1.1" rain · 4 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

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

January Weather in West Branch

29°F
Avg High
13°F
Avg Low
1.1"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near West Branch

No guides are based in West Branch, but these guides operate nearby.

The Landing, a Riverfront Inn - The Landing, a Riverfront Inn
The Landing, a Riverfront Inn

The Landing, a Riverfront Inn

4.9(176)Top Rated

At The Landing, we provide lodging rooms and suites in this beautifully renovated warehouse. Along with the Riverfront Inn, we have a gas dock and fishing barge along the Mississippi River.

Guttenberg, Iowa
Todd's Fishing Guide - Todd's Fishing Guide
Todd's Fishing Guide

Todd's Fishing Guide

5(16)Top Rated

Fishing Charter that provides the best Mississippi River Catfish, Walleye, Crappie, Blue Gill, and Bass Fishing. Book your fishing trip today with Todd's Fishing Guide!

BluefishCatfishCrappie
Wever, Iowa
Paul Malone Fishing Inc - Paul Malone Fishing Inc
Paul Malone Fishing Inc

Paul Malone Fishing Inc

5(9)Top Rated

Fishing and Hunting Guide Services, bass fishing guide

Largemouth Bass
Pleasant Valley, Iowa
Sugar Bottom Crappie Guide Service - Sugar Bottom Crappie Guide Service
Sugar Bottom Crappie Guide Service

Sugar Bottom Crappie Guide Service

5(6)Top Rated
North Liberty, Iowa
$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

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

Northern Pike

Various
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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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