Wheeling, WV Fishing Trip — January
Your Wheeling, WV Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 30°F / Low 16°F1.8" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
5 species
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
FairFlathead Catfish
Various
FairChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
LowWhite Bass
Various
January Weather in Wheeling
30°F
Avg High
16°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
1 Guide Near Wheeling
No guides are based in Wheeling, 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
1 / 2
West Virginia Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$19
Non-Resident$37
Requirements
Required for ages 15+. Covers all state waters. Trout stamp additional.
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Check specific water bodies for special regulations.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water bodies for special regulations.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Combined creel limit of 4 for channel and flathead catfish.