South Bend, WA Fishing Trip — January

Your South Bend, WA Fishing Trip

January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 33°F4" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in January

5 species
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

January Weather in South Bend

48°F
Avg High
33°F
Avg Low
4"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

24 Guides Near South Bend

No guides are based in South Bend, but these guides operate 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

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.

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Species Regulations

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round, unless otherwise specified for specific waters
Bag Limit:5 per day, no more than 2 over 14 inches
Size Limit:No minimum size, unless otherwise specified for specific waters

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to statewide rules. Some waters may be catch-and-release only.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations in the Washington Sport Fishing Rules pamphlet for exceptions or special rules.

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.

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