Morton, MS Fishing Trip — January

Your Morton, MS Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 53°F / Low 33°F4.7" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in January

5 species
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

January Weather in Morton

53°F
Avg High
33°F
Avg Low
4.7"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

3 Guides Near Morton

No guides are based in Morton, 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

Mississippi Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$8
Non-Resident$30
Requirements

Required for ages 16-64. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.

Buy License Online — Mississippi

Species Regulations

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

While there is no limit, anglers are encouraged to practice responsible harvest.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Size Limit:No size limit

Daily limit is for Largemouth, Smallmouth, and Spotted Bass in aggregate.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Sardis, Enid, Grenada, and Arkabutla Lakes: 10 inch minimum length limit and a creel limit of 15 crappie per day.

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