Tyler, TX Fishing Trip — January

Your Tyler, TX Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 52°F / Low 34°F3.9" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in January

25 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
TilapiaFair
Tilapia
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
White CrappieFair
White Crappie
Various
White PerchFair
White Perch
Various
Freshwater DrumFair
Freshwater Drum
Various
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Black CrappieFair
Black Crappie
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Guadalupe BassLow
Guadalupe Bass
Various
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Longnose GarLow
Longnose Gar
Various
Shortnose GarLow
Shortnose Gar
Various
Yellow BassLow
Yellow Bass
Various
BowfinLow
Bowfin
Various
Redear SunfishLow
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelLow
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Rock BassLow
Rock Bass
Various
Green SunfishLow
Green Sunfish
Various
Chain PickerelLow
Chain Pickerel
Various
White BassLow
White Bass
Various
Redbreast SunfishLow
Redbreast Sunfish
Various

January Weather in Tyler

52°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
3.9"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

1 in Tyler + 28 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 inshore Fishing

  • 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.

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Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Only two striped bass 30 inches or greater may be retained. Special regulations may apply on certain water bodies.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
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.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day (combined)
Size Limit:No size limit

For blue and channel catfish, only one can be 30 inches or greater in length. There are special regulations for certain water bodies, so consult the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regulations.

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