Willards, MD Fishing Trip — January
Your Willards, MD Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 37°F / Low 24°F2.1" rain · 6 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
January Weather in Willards
37°F
Avg High
24°F
Avg Low
2.1"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
55 Guides Near Willards
No guides are based in Willards, but these guides operate 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
Peak
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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.
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.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit