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Muskegon, MI Fishing Trip — January

Your Muskegon, MI Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 29°F / Low 19°F2" rain · 14 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

8 species
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
PerchFair
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various
MuskieLow
Muskie
Casting · Trolling

January Weather in Muskegon

29°F
Avg High
19°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

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

12 Guides Matched

Dead Reckoning Guide Service - Dead Reckoning Guide Service
Dead Reckoning Guide Service

Dead Reckoning Guide Service

5(41)Top Rated

25 Years Experience exploring, learning, and working with some of the best guides Michigan has to offer, Dead Reckoning Guide Service is born.

Muskegon, Michigan
Great Lakes Guide Service - Great Lakes Guide Service
Great Lakes Guide Service

Great Lakes Guide Service

4.8(51)Top Rated
Muskegon, Michigan
River Trek Guide Service - River Trek Guide Service
River Trek Guide Service

River Trek Guide Service

5(30)Top Rated
Muskegon, Michigan
Balls Deep Charters - Balls Deep Charters
Balls Deep Charters

Balls Deep Charters

4.5(13)Top Rated
Muskegon, Michigan
Action Salmon Charters - Action Salmon Charters
Action Salmon Charters

Action Salmon Charters

5(5)Top Rated
Muskegon, Michigan
JRB Sportfishing - JRB Sportfishing
JRB Sportfishing

JRB Sportfishing

5(4)Top Rated

Salmon fishing charters Lake Michigan Muskegon lake trout steelhead

Lake TroutSalmonSpeckled Trout
Muskegon, Michigan
Feed-n-Time Charters LLc - Feed-n-Time Charters LLc
Feed-n-Time Charters LLc

Feed-n-Time Charters LLc

5(4)Top Rated

Muskegon Fishing Charters await you! Join Captain Ryan Art for an exciting day on the water with Feed-N-Time Charters. Experience the thrill!

Muskegon, Michigan
Rack em up sport fishing - Rack em up sport fishing
Rack em up sport fishing

Rack em up sport fishing

5(2)Top Rated

View our fishing gallery with salmon, steelhead, and trout catches from Lake Michigan charters in Muskegon.

SalmonSpeckled TroutSteelhead
Muskegon, Michigan
Pointe Marine Association - Pointe Marine Association
Pointe Marine Association

Pointe Marine Association

4.6Top Rated
Muskegon, Michigan
Steelhead Charters - Linda Learner
Linda Learner

Steelhead Charters

4(1)

We Go Where The Fish Are! Steelhead Chater Fishing has over 30 years experience fishing Lake Michigan and Muskegon River for steelhead, salmon, trout and more.

freshwaterSpeckled TroutSteelhead
Muskegon, Michigan
Margie J Sport Fishing Charters - Margie J Sport Fishing Charters
Margie J Sport Fishing Charters

Margie J Sport Fishing Charters

Muskegon, Michigan

Muskegon Charter Boats - Muskegon sport fishing charter service for Salmon Coho Steelhead Brown Trout Lake Trout. Only charter boat to fish Muskegon for over 30 years. Family run with 3 generation catching fish for you. Located where the Muskegon to Milwaukee Lake Express Ferry is docked. Let our family take you sport fishing from the Salmon fishing port of Muskegon, Michigan with Margie J Sport Fishing Charters.

freshwaterSpeckled TroutBrown Trout
Muskegon, Michigan
Kc 1 Sportfishing - Kc 1 Sportfishing
Kc 1 Sportfishing

Kc 1 Sportfishing

Muskegon, Michigan

Fishing on Lake Michigan for salmon and trout out of the beautiful port of Muskegon,

freshwaterSpeckled TroutSalmon
Muskegon, Michigan
$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
1 / 2

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
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

Northern Pike

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

Perch

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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Michigan Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$26
Non-Resident$76
Requirements

Required for ages 17+. All-species license covers all state waters.

Buy License Online — Michigan

Species Regulations

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

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Perch
Season:Varies by water body
Bag Limit:Varies by water body
Size Limit:No minimum size limit

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for specific regulations for the water body you intend to fish.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round, catch-and-release only from January 1 - Friday before Memorial Day. Harvest allowed starting Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

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