Fairbanks, AK Fishing Trip — December

Your Fairbanks, AK Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High -16°F / Low -28°F0.9" rain · 4 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassLow
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Flathead CatfishLow
Flathead Catfish
Various

December Weather in Fairbanks

-16°F
Avg High
-28°F
Avg Low
0.9"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

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

2 in Fairbanks + 1 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 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 freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Alaska Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$29
Non-Resident$145
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. King salmon stamp required additionally.

Buy License Online — Alaska

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Largemouth Bass are not native to Alaska and are only found in a few stocked lakes, primarily in the Southeast region.

Crappie
Season:Closed
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:No retention allowed

Crappie are not found in Alaska.

Hybrid Striped Bass

Hybrid Striped Bass are not typically found in Alaska. Regulations would be highly unusual.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Closed
Bag Limit:0
Size Limit:No retention allowed

Flathead Catfish are not found in Alaska.

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