Bailey, TX Fishing Trip — January

Your Bailey, TX Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 31°F5.5" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
White BassLow
White Bass
Various

January Weather in Bailey

48°F
Avg High
31°F
Avg Low
5.5"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

40 Guides Near Bailey

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

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$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 Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Texas Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$30
Non-Resident$58
Requirements

Required for ages 17+. Freshwater and saltwater packages available. Red drum tag separate.

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Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Special regulations apply on some trophy bass lakes, including Lake Fork and Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

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

For catfish, only 1 may be 30 inches or greater in length.

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