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Frederick, MD Fishing Trip — January

Your Frederick, MD Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 33°F / Low 19°F1.7" rain · 6 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

January Weather in Frederick

33°F
Avg High
19°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

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

5 Guides Near Frederick

No guides are based in Frederick, but these guides operate nearby.

Baltimore Fishing Adventures - Baltimore Fishing Adventures
Baltimore Fishing Adventures

Baltimore Fishing Adventures

4.6(15)Top Rated
Baltimore, Maryland
Chasin Dreams Sportfishing - Chasin Dreams Sportfishing
Chasin Dreams Sportfishing

Chasin Dreams Sportfishing

5(6)Top Rated
inshore
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Carefree Boat Club at National Harbor - Carefree Boat Club at National Harbor
Carefree Boat Club at National Harbor

Carefree Boat Club at National Harbor

4.4(10)
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Fly or Light Tackle Fish Chesapeake Bay for Striped Bass with Capt. Tom Hughes Call or Text - Fly or Light Tackle Fish Chesapeake Bay for Striped Bass with Capt. Tom Hughes Call or Text
Fly or Light Tackle Fish Chesapeake Bay for Striped Bass with Capt. Tom Hughes Call or Text

Fly or Light Tackle Fish Chesapeake Bay for Striped Bass with Capt. Tom Hughes Call or Text

5(3)Top Rated
Catonsville, Maryland
Chill's Light Tackle Guide Service - Chill's Light Tackle Guide Service
Chill's Light Tackle Guide Service

Chill's Light Tackle Guide Service

5(3)Top Rated

Seeking THE Chesapeake Bay fishing experience? Chill's Light Tackle Guide Service offers light tackle charters for trophy rockfish & other gamefish.

Striped Bass
Nottingham, Maryland
$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

Largemouth Bass

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

Blue Catfish

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

Spotted Bass

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

Maryland Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$20.50
Non-Resident$30.50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Chesapeake Bay sport fishing license and trout stamps available.

Buy License Online — Maryland

Species Regulations

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:30-inch minimum

Anglers are encouraged to harvest and remove invasive catfish species.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round, except catch and release only from March 1 to June 15 in certain tidal waters
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Special regulations may apply in certain areas; consult the Maryland Guide to Fishing for specific locations.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Size Limit:12-inch minimum in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass

Check specific regulations for impoundments and tidal waters as they may vary.

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