Bison, KS Fishing Trip — January

Your Bison, KS Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 35°F / Low 18°F1.4" rain · 4 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

January Weather in Bison

35°F
Avg High
18°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

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

2 Guides Near Bison

No guides are based in Bison, 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 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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Kansas Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$27.50
Non-Resident$52.50
Requirements

Required for ages 16-74. Includes all public waters. Hand fishing permit separate.

Buy License Online — Kansas

Species Regulations

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Applies to all catfish species in aggregate. Some community lakes may have specific regulations.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum length limit on state fishing lakes, community lakes, and reservoirs. Check for special regulations on specific bodies of water.

Some waters may have length limits or be catch-and-release only; consult the current Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:50 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some community lakes may have specific regulations.

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