Marion, KY Fishing Trip — January

Your Marion, KY Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 38°F / Low 23°F4.4" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

5 species
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
White BassLow
White Bass
Various

January Weather in Marion

38°F
Avg High
23°F
Avg Low
4.4"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

12 Guides Near Marion

No guides are based in Marion, 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.

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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 / inshore / bowfishing Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Kentucky Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$23
Non-Resident$55
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for designated trout waters.

Buy License Online — Kentucky

Species Regulations

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day (combined with largemouth and smallmouth)
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

The 6 bass limit is a combined limit of largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

Consult the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for specific lake regulations, as some lakes may have different size or creel limits.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Consult the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for specific lake regulations, as some lakes may have different size or creel limits.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Only one fish may be over 24 inches.

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