Lake Jackson, TX Fishing Trip — January
Your Lake Jackson, TX Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 44°F4.8" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in January
8 species
FairGrouper
Various
FairSpotted Seatrout
Various
FairRed Snapper
Various
FairBlack Drum
Various
LowRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
LowKing Mackerel
Various
LowCobia
Various
LowFlounder
Various
January Weather in Lake Jackson
58°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
4.8"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
109 Guides Near Lake Jackson
No guides are based in Lake Jackson, but these guides operate nearby.
$1,750
Estimated total for 2 people
$875
per person
Charter $1,200
Tip $240
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
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What to Bring
your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:
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 / deep sea / offshore / nearshore / freshwater Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
- Light rain jacket
Texas Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$30
Non-Resident$58
Requirements
Required for ages 17+. Freshwater and saltwater packages available. Red drum tag separate.
Species Regulations
Grouper
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per person, only 1 may be a gag, black, yellowfin, or scamp grouper
Size Limit:23-inch minimum for gag, black, yellowfin, or scamp grouper
Different size limits and regulations may apply to other grouper species. Check TPWD regulations for specifics.
Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-25 inch slot limit
No more than one spotted seatrout may exceed 25 inches.
Red Snapper
Season:Year-round in state waters; Federal season varies
Bag Limit:2 per person
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Federal waters seasons are set annually. Check TPWD and NOAA websites for the current federal season.
Black Drum
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-30 inch slot limit
Only one black drum over 30 inches may be retained per person per year.