Payson, AZ Fishing Trip — December
Your Payson, AZ Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 36°F0.8" rain · 4 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in December
5 species
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
LowFlathead Catfish
Various
December Weather in Payson
60°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
0.8"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
7 Guides Near Payson
No guides are based in Payson, 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.
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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 / fly fishing Fishing
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- Light rain jacket
Arizona Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$37
Non-Resident$55
Requirements
Required for ages 10+. Includes both warm and cold water fishing.
Species Regulations
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:13-inch minimum
Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass count as one species for bag limits. Possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:13-inch minimum
Check specific water regulations as some may differ.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:13-inch minimum
Check specific water body regulations as exceptions to statewide rules exist.