Oconomowoc Lake, WI Fishing Trip — January
Your Oconomowoc Lake, WI Fishing Trip
January2 peopleFamily Trip
High 26°F / Low 11°F0.2" rain · 1 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in January
5 species
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairRainbow Trout
Various
FairNorthern Pike
Various
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
January Weather in Oconomowoc Lake
26°F
Avg High
11°F
Avg Low
0.2"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
68 Guides Near Oconomowoc Lake
No guides are based in Oconomowoc Lake, 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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Wisconsin Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$20
Non-Resident$50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland trout stamp and Great Lakes stamp available additionally.
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:May 4, 2024 - March 2, 2025 for catch and release only. Harvest season opens June 15, 2024.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum
Some waters may have special regulations; consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet.
Rainbow Trout
Season:Varies by waterbody; consult regulations pamphlet.
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; consult regulations pamphlet.
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody; consult regulations pamphlet.
Many streams have special regulations, including gear restrictions and catch-and-release only sections. Check specific waterbody regulations.
Northern Pike
Season:May 4, 2024 - March 2, 2025
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:26-inch minimum
Some waters may have special regulations; consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Some waters may have special regulations; consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet.