Woodsboro, MD Fishing Trip — January

Your Woodsboro, MD Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 34°F / Low 19°F1.7" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
White BassLow
White Bass
Various

January Weather in Woodsboro

34°F
Avg High
19°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

8 Guides Near Woodsboro

No guides are based in Woodsboro, 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 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

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.

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.

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

Applies to non-tidal waters. Check local regulations for tidal waters.

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit.

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