Phoenix, AZ Fishing Trip — December

Your Phoenix, AZ Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 50°F0.3" rain · 1 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in December

8 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

December Weather in Phoenix

72°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
0.3"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

2 in Phoenix + 5 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 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.

Buy License Online — Arizona

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:13-inch minimum

Check specific water regulations as some may differ.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water regulations as some areas may have catch-and-release only restrictions or gear restrictions.

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

Check specific water regulations as some areas may have different bag limits or size restrictions.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water regulations as some areas may have catch-and-release only restrictions or gear restrictions.

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