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Wells, ME Fishing Trip — January

Your Wells, ME Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 30°F / Low 16°F1.9" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

5 species
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

January Weather in Wells

30°F
Avg High
16°F
Avg Low
1.9"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

10 Guides Matched

Relentless Pursuit Fishing Charters and Sight Seeing - Relentless Pursuit Fishing Charters and Sight Seeing
Relentless Pursuit Fishing Charters and Sight Seeing

Relentless Pursuit Fishing Charters and Sight Seeing

5(85)Top Rated
Wells, Maine
Apex Charters - Apex Charters
Apex Charters

Apex Charters

4.7(54)Top Rated

Apex Charter Services located in Wells Harbor, Maine is owned and operated by Derek Peters who catches over 3,000 fish each season. Book now!

Wells, Maine
Breton's Bike & Fly Shop - Breton's Bike & Fly Shop
Breton's Bike & Fly Shop

Breton's Bike & Fly Shop

4.8(48)Top Rated
Wells, Maine
Breakwood Fishing Adventures - Breakwood Fishing Adventures
Breakwood Fishing Adventures

Breakwood Fishing Adventures

4.8(20)Top Rated
Wells, Maine
Seagar charters - Seagar charters
Seagar charters

Seagar charters

4.7(14)Top Rated

Sea-Gar Charters in Wells, Maine. Deep sea fishing, cruising, full day or half day. Captan Dan Durgin of the SEA-GAR.

Wells, Maine
Springtide Charters Maine - Springtide Charters Maine
Springtide Charters Maine

Springtide Charters Maine

5(9)Top Rated

Springtide Charters guided fishing trips for striped bass, bluefish, bluefin tuna, offshore groundfishing. Over 20 years experience USCG Captain Mike Baker.

Bluefin TunaBluefishStriped Bass
Wells, Maine
Reel Brothers Charters - Reel Brothers Charters
Reel Brothers Charters

Reel Brothers Charters

4.1(11)
Wells, Maine
Captain Satch & Sons - Captain Satch & Sons
Captain Satch & Sons

Captain Satch & Sons

4(4)

Captain Satch and sons offers offshore and inshore family charter fishing trips, as well as family discovery lobster fishing demonstrations on the beautiful coast of Southern Maine.Our twentyfifthe

Wells, Maine
Salty Dog Fly Fishing - Salty Dog Fly Fishing
Salty Dog Fly Fishing

Salty Dog Fly Fishing

5(1)Top Rated

Salty Dog Fly Fishing offers private guided striped bass fly fishing charters out of Wells, Maine.

Striped Bass
Wells, Maine
Reel Nice Surprise - Reel Nice Surprise
Reel Nice Surprise

Reel Nice Surprise

Wells, Maine

Fish the Atlantic Ocean with Reel Nice Surprise! Experience exhilarating top-water action and create unforgettable fishing memories on your next trip.

inshore
Wells, Maine
$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
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Brown Trout

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

Rainbow Trout

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Channel Catfish

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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Maine Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$64
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Separate licenses for fishing, Atlantic salmon, and pheasant.

Buy License Online — Maine

Species Regulations

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:6-inch minimum

Some waters have special regulations; consult the Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing Laws booklet.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round, check specific waterbody regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody, check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody, check specific regulations

Many waters have specific regulations for trout, including special catch-and-release areas and gear restrictions. Check the Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing Laws for details.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum

Some waters have special regulations; consult the Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing Laws booklet.

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

There are no statewide bag or size limits for channel catfish in Maine.

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