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Baton Rouge, LA Fishing Trip — January

Your Baton Rouge, LA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 39°F5.1" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in January

29 species
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
White CrappieFair
White Crappie
Various
TilapiaFair
Tilapia
Various
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
White CatfishFair
White Catfish
Various
White PerchFair
White Perch
Various
Black CrappieFair
Black Crappie
Various
Flathead CatfishFair
Flathead Catfish
Various
Freshwater DrumFair
Freshwater Drum
Various
Bullhead CatfishFair
Bullhead Catfish
Various
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
White BassLow
White Bass
Various
Yellow BassLow
Yellow Bass
Various
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Shortnose GarLow
Shortnose Gar
Various
Longnose GarLow
Longnose Gar
Various
Redbreast SunfishLow
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Redear SunfishLow
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelLow
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Rock BassLow
Rock Bass
Various
Green SunfishLow
Green Sunfish
Various
Guadalupe BassLow
Guadalupe Bass
Various
BowfinLow
Bowfin
Various
Chain PickerelLow
Chain Pickerel
Various

January Weather in Baton Rouge

57°F
Avg High
39°F
Avg Low
5.1"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

6 Guides Matched

Down The Bayou Charters - Down The Bayou Charters
Down The Bayou Charters

Down The Bayou Charters

4.8(73)Top Rated

Fresh Yellowfin Recipes. Tuna Poke’ & Seared Ahi recipes. Catch great Yellowfin on our offshore fishing trips in Grand Isle. (225) 226-2781

offshoreTunaAhi (Tuna)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Trail Escapes - Trail Escapes
Trail Escapes

Trail Escapes

5(1)Top Rated

Your next hunting or fishing trip - handled. We've already done all the research for you, with dozens of lodges across the US, each individually visited and inspected.

inshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Center for Sportfishing Policy - Center for Sportfishing Policy
Center for Sportfishing Policy

Center for Sportfishing Policy

5(1)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Nautical Miles Charters - Nautical Miles Charters
Nautical Miles Charters

Nautical Miles Charters

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Nautical Miles Charters, Grand Isle, Louisiana, Inshore and Offshore Fishing Charters. Call us and book your trip today! (225) 202-3912

offshoreinshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Swollfest Fishing Rodeo - Swollfest Fishing Rodeo
Swollfest Fishing Rodeo

Swollfest Fishing Rodeo

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

inshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Laid Back Charter - Laid Back Charter
Laid Back Charter

Laid Back Charter

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Laid Back Inshore Fishing Charters is a dedicated and knowledgeable fishing crew located in Grand Isle, Louisiana. We provide top of the line fishing equipment and service to get you on the fish. Book your Louisiana inshore fishing charter trip with us today!

inshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$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
1 / 3

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Catfish

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

Carp

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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 offshore / inshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

Louisiana Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$9.50
Non-Resident$60
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.

Buy License Online — Louisiana

Species Regulations

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to harvest blue catfish to help control the population.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Only two striped bass in the daily creel may exceed 30 inches total length.

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

Applies to Blue, Channel, and Flathead catfish, singly or in aggregate.

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

None

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