Index, WA Fishing Trip — January
Your Index, WA Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 47°F / Low 27°F5.3" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
January Weather in Index
47°F
Avg High
27°F
Avg Low
5.3"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
28 Guides Near Index
No guides are based in Index, 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
Peak
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Washington Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$30.05
Non-Resident$84.50
Requirements
Required for ages 15+. Freshwater, saltwater, and combination licenses available. Catch record card required for salmon/steelhead.
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Check specific lake regulations as some have different limits or are catch-and-release only.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
No closed season or size/catch limits, but check specific water body regulations for exceptions.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No minimum size limit
Check specific lake regulations as some have different limits or are catch-and-release only.