Schoolcraft, MI Fishing Trip — January
Your Schoolcraft, MI Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 27°F / Low 16°F2.5" rain · 14 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairBrown Trout
Various
LowWalleye
Various
January Weather in Schoolcraft
27°F
Avg High
16°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
33 Guides Near Schoolcraft
No guides are based in Schoolcraft, 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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Michigan Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$26
Non-Resident$76
Requirements
Required for ages 17+. All-species license covers all state waters.
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.
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.
Brown Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Some waters have specific gear restrictions or are catch-and-release only. Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for details.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.