Brainard, NE Fishing Trip — January
Your Brainard, NE Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 32°F / Low 14°F0.5" rain · 3 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
5 species
FairHybrid Striped Bass
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairFlathead Catfish
Various
LowWhite Bass
Various
LowBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
January Weather in Brainard
32°F
Avg High
14°F
Avg Low
0.5"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Brainard.
Browse all Nebraska guides$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
Nebraska Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$33
Non-Resident$73
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Habitat stamp included. Covers all state waters.
Species Regulations
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
Only one hybrid striped bass can be longer than 16 inches. Some waters may have specific length limits.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Some lakes and areas may have specific length and bag limits; consult the current Nebraska Fishing Guide.
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
There are no statewide length limits for flathead catfish.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
No specific regulations beyond general statewide rules.