Montpelier, LA Fishing Trip — January
Your Montpelier, LA Fishing Trip
What’s Biting in January
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FairJanuary Weather in Montpelier
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
10 Guides Near Montpelier
No guides are based in Montpelier, 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 offshore / inshore / freshwater Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
- Light rain jacket
Louisiana Fishing License
Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.
Species Regulations
Anglers are encouraged to harvest blue catfish to help control the population.
Special regulations may apply on certain bodies of water; consult the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries regulations.
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.