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California, PA Fishing Trip — January

Your California, PA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 29°F / Low 15°F2.2" rain · 11 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

January Weather in California

29°F
Avg High
15°F
Avg Low
2.2"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near California

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

Keystone Anglers Guide Service - Keystone Anglers Guide Service
Keystone Anglers Guide Service

Keystone Anglers Guide Service

5(35)Top Rated

Get to know the fly fishing guides at Keystone Anglers Guide Service in Butler, PA by visiting our website today.

Butler, Pennsylvania
Steel River Fly Guides - Steel River Fly Guides
Steel River Fly Guides

Steel River Fly Guides

5(2)Top Rated

We are a registered guide in Pennsylvania and we are fully insured. Our specialty is flyfishing for trout and steelhead. We know how to locate fish and know what it takes to land them.

freshwaterSpeckled TroutSteelhead
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Mark Nicholas Guide Service - Mark Nicholas Guide Service
Mark Nicholas Guide Service

Mark Nicholas Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated

Captain Chaos Musky Guide Service is fully dedicated to putting clients on the biggest muskies that Chautauqua lake and Northwest Pennsylvania has to offer

freshwater
Export, Pennsylvania
Strictly Fishin’ Charter - Strictly Fishin’ Charter
Strictly Fishin’ Charter

Strictly Fishin’ Charter

Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Strictly Fishin’ Charter in Aliquippa, PA offers fishing trips to clients who want to explore the waters of Lake Erie. We have been in business for more than four years, so you can trust that we have the expertise to assist you during your adventure. Get in touch with us today for more information.

freshwater
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
$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

Smallmouth Bass

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

Northern Pike

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

Crappie

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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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.

Buy License Online — Pennsylvania

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.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Some waters may have special 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.

Smallmouth 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.

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