Kansas City, MO Fishing Trip — January

Your Kansas City, MO Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 31°F / Low 17°F2.4" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

14 species
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
PerchFair
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Buffalo FishFair
Buffalo Fish
Various
Common CarpFair
Common Carp
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various
MuskieLow
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
Bighead CarpLow
Bighead Carp
Various
Black CarpLow
Black Carp
Various
Grass CarpLow
Grass Carp
Various
Silver CarpLow
Silver Carp
Various

January Weather in Kansas City

31°F
Avg High
17°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Kansas City

No guides are based in Kansas City, 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 freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Missouri Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$12
Non-Resident$42
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for trout parks and designated areas.

Buy License Online — Missouri

Species Regulations

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

Check specific area regulations for exceptions.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Only one pike may be longer than 30 inches. Check specific area regulations for exceptions.

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

No statewide regulations, but local regulations may apply.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day (only 2 may be Flathead Catfish)
Size Limit:No size limit

In streams, only 1 catfish over 24 inches may be included in the daily limit. Special limits apply to certain areas.

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