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Buffalo, ND Fishing Trip — January

Your Buffalo, ND Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 18°F / Low 1°F0.5" rain · 3 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

January Weather in Buffalo

18°F
Avg High
1°F
Avg Low
0.5"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Near Buffalo

No guides are based in Buffalo, but these guides operate nearby.

Bry's Guide Service - Bry's Guide Service
Bry's Guide Service

Bry's Guide Service

4.8(79)Top Rated

Check out North Dakota's finest outdoors destination. We provide guided summer fishing, ice fishing, and hunting trips as well as on-site lodging.

Devils Lake, North Dakota
Haybale Heights Campground and Resort - Haybale Heights Campground and Resort
Haybale Heights Campground and Resort

Haybale Heights Campground and Resort

4.6(73)Top Rated

Lakeside fishing resort with cabin rental & boat launches, plus ice fishing from SnoBear trucks.

Devils Lake, North Dakota
Stringers Outfitters - Stringers Outfitters
Stringers Outfitters

Stringers Outfitters

5(17)Top Rated

Stringers Outfitters Provides a Quality Fishing Trip with Memories to Last a Lifetime. Book Your Trip Today!!! Devils Lake Fishing - Stringers USA

Devils Lake, North Dakota
Prairie Pursuits Guide Service - Prairie Pursuits Guide Service
Prairie Pursuits Guide Service

Prairie Pursuits Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
Tolna, North Dakota
Devils Lake Fishing Guides - Devils Lake Fishing Guides
Devils Lake Fishing Guides

Devils Lake Fishing Guides

5(1)Top Rated

Give us a call today at (701) 947-5947 to reserve your North Dakota Devils Lake family motel/lodge vacation dates now.

New Rockford, North Dakota
Fin Hunters Guide Service - Fin Hunters Guide Service
Fin Hunters Guide Service

Fin Hunters Guide Service

Valley City, North Dakota

inshore
Valley City, North Dakota
$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

Largemouth Bass

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

Bluegill

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

Striped Bass

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

Blue Catfish

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

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

North Dakota Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$45
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Covers all state waters including paddlefish.

Buy License Online — North Dakota

Species Regulations

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for any exceptions.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some waters may have specific regulations; consult the ND Game and Fish Department website or guide for exceptions.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Must be released immediately if caught.

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