Wharton, TX Fishing Trip — January
Your Wharton, TX Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 41°F4.9" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in January
5 species
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
FairHybrid Striped Bass
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
January Weather in Wharton
58°F
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
4.9"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
18 Guides Near Wharton
No guides are based in Wharton, 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 offshore / inshore Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- 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
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Only one blue catfish 30 inches or greater may be retained per day.
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum
Only two hybrid striped bass 20 inches or greater may be retained.
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.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum