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Fitchburg, MA Fishing Trip — January

Your Fitchburg, MA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 28°F / Low 16°F2.6" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

January Weather in Fitchburg

28°F
Avg High
16°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

55 Guides Near Fitchburg

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

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Get Tight Sport Fishing - Get Tight Sport Fishing
Get Tight Sport Fishing

Get Tight Sport Fishing

5(146)Top Rated
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Harbor Fishing / Fishbucket Sportfishing - Boston Harbor Fishing / Fishbucket Sportfishing
Boston Harbor Fishing / Fishbucket Sportfishing

Boston Harbor Fishing / Fishbucket Sportfishing

5(93)Top Rated

Boston Fishing Charters & aboard the 32 foot "Fishbucket" sportfishing. Let captain Mike's four decades of local fishing experience guide you to a day on the water you're sure to remember.

Boston, Massachusetts
Hilltown Anglers and Western Mass Guide Service - Hilltown Anglers and Western Mass Guide Service
Hilltown Anglers and Western Mass Guide Service

Hilltown Anglers and Western Mass Guide Service

5(79)Top Rated

Deerfield River Fly Fishing- Guided Fishing Trips- Float Trips- Hard Water Ice Fishing Trips- Mousing trips- Cape Cod Shore Trips- Scenic Float trips

Cod
Colrain, Massachusetts
Hooked Guide Services - Hooked Guide Services
Hooked Guide Services

Hooked Guide Services

5(75)Top Rated

Book and get your photo with your big catch

Andover, Massachusetts
Bay State Sportfishing - Bay State Sportfishing
Bay State Sportfishing

Bay State Sportfishing

5(67)Top Rated

Experience world-class fishing & unforgettable adventures with Bay State Sportfishing—Boston’s premier fishing charter with 25+ years of expertise.

Quincy, Massachusetts
Sigler Guide Service - Sigler Guide Service
Sigler Guide Service

Sigler Guide Service

5(59)Top Rated

Light tackle, fly fishing charters for striped bass-bluefin tuna out of Marblehead, Salem, Beverly, and Manchester, MA. Family-Kids fishing trips a specialty.

Bluefin TunaStriped BassTuna
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim - Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim
Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim

Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim

5(51)Top Rated
Salem, Massachusetts
Titan Guide Service - Titan Guide Service
Titan Guide Service

Titan Guide Service

5(45)Top Rated

Fishing charters out of Marblehead, Ma providing pickup options from Gloucester to Boston.

Marblehead, Massachusetts
Eureka Charters - Eureka Charters
Eureka Charters

Eureka Charters

5(43)Top Rated

BOOK ONLINE TODAY saltwater fishing with Captain Quentin from Eureka Charters. Customized departure time, trip duration, pick-up location, and fish species.

Boston, Massachusetts
Square-Tail Anglers Guide Service - Square-Tail Anglers Guide Service
Square-Tail Anglers Guide Service

Square-Tail Anglers Guide Service

4.9(42)Top Rated

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South Deerfield, Massachusetts
C J Victoria Fishing Charters - C J Victoria Fishing Charters
C J Victoria Fishing Charters

C J Victoria Fishing Charters

4.8(44)Top Rated

Top rated Boston Fishing Charter. C.J. Victoria offers daily fishing trips for Striped Bass, Tuna, Shark, Cod and more.

freshwateroffshoreTunaCod
Winthrop, Massachusetts
Harrison Anglers - Harrison Anglers
Harrison Anglers

Harrison Anglers

5(33)Top Rated

Learn how to fly fish in Western Massachusetts with a team of industry expert fly fishing guides. From beginners to seasoned anglers, we will get you hooked on a fish!

Northfield, Massachusetts
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$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

Northern Pike

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

Crappie

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

Walleye

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Gloucester21 guides · 59 miNewburyport15 guides · 50 miBoston8 guides · 42 miScituate8 guides · 62 miQuincy6 guides · 48 miMarblehead5 guides · 49 mi

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 freshwater / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Massachusetts Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$27.50
Non-Resident$37.50
Requirements

Required for ages 15+. Freshwater license covers all inland waters.

Buy License Online — Massachusetts

Species Regulations

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum

None

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

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