Bend, OR Fishing Trip — January

Your Bend, OR Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 39°F / Low 23°F2.9" rain · 8 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

18 species
CiscoGood
Cisco
Various
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Cutthroat TroutFair
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Brook TroutFair
Brook Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
Lake WhitefishFair
Lake Whitefish
Various
Sand SeatroutFair
Sand Seatrout
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various
SmeltLow
Smelt
Various
Mountain WhitefishLow
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Kokanee SalmonLow
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Atlantic SalmonLow
Atlantic Salmon
Various

January Weather in Bend

39°F
Avg High
23°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

8 Guides Matched

$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 / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Oregon Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$44
Non-Resident$110.50
Requirements

Required for ages 12+. Combined angling license covers all waters. Tags required for salmon/steelhead.

Buy License Online — Oregon

Species Regulations

Cisco
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum, only one may exceed 31 inches

Some areas may have specific closures or restrictions; check local regulations before fishing.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for specific water body exceptions.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than one over 15 inches

Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for specific waterbody exceptions and regulations.

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