Iowa, LA Fishing Trip — January
Your Iowa, LA Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 39°F7.5" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in January
5 species
FairHybrid Striped Bass
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
LowBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
January Weather in Iowa
57°F
Avg High
39°F
Avg Low
7.5"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
1 in Iowa + 12 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
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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 inshore Fishing
- 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.
Species Regulations
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than 2 over 20 inches
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Special regulations may apply on certain bodies of water; consult the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries regulations.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
None
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Size Limit:No size limit
In Lake Ouachita and its tributaries, the daily take and possession limit for black bass (largemouth, spotted, smallmouth, and Guadalupe bass, singly or in combination) is 6, only one of which may exceed 17 inches total length.