Leesville, LA Fishing Trip — January
Your Leesville, LA Fishing Trip
What’s Biting in January
8 speciesJanuary Weather in Leesville
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
5 Guides Near Leesville
No guides are based in Leesville, but these guides operate nearby.
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 inshore / freshwater Fishing
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
- Light rain jacket
Louisiana Fishing License
Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.
Species Regulations
Only two striped bass in the daily creel may exceed 30 inches total length.
None
Applies to Blue, Channel, and Flathead catfish, singly or in aggregate.
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.









