Bear Lake, PA Fishing Trip — January
Your Bear Lake, PA Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 24°F / Low 12°F3.6" rain · 18 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairBrown Trout
Various
LowWalleye
Various
January Weather in Bear Lake
24°F
Avg High
12°F
Avg Low
3.6"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
34 Guides Near Bear Lake
No guides are based in Bear Lake, 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's Biting By Month
Peak
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Pennsylvania Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$22.97
Non-Resident$52.97
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Trout/salmon permit and Lake Erie permit available additionally.
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Some waters may have specific regulations; check the PA Fish and Boat Commission website.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:50 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum
No more than 20 crappie may be taken from Pymatuning Lake.
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day (combined species)
Size Limit:7-inch minimum
Special regulations apply to certain streams and sections, including catch-and-release areas. Check the PA Fish and Boat Commission website for details.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Some waters may have specific regulations; check the PA Fish and Boat Commission website.