Mesquite, TX Fishing Trip — January
Your Mesquite, TX Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 51°F / Low 34°F5.3" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in January
FairFlathead Catfish
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
LowWhite Bass
Various
January Weather in Mesquite
51°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
5.3"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
31 Guides Near Mesquite
No guides are based in Mesquite, 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
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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 / inshore Fishing
- 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
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum
For catfish, only 1 may be 30 inches or greater in length.
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.
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
Spotted bass are considered a black bass and are included in the black bass aggregate limit.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit