Hot Springs, AR Fishing Trip — December
Your Hot Springs, AR Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 56°F / Low 39°F0.7" rain · 3 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in December
8 species
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
LowBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
LowWhite Bass
Various
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
December Weather in Hot Springs
56°F
Avg High
39°F
Avg Low
0.7"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
3 Guides Matched
$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
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Arkansas Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$10.50
Non-Resident$50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Trout permit required for trout fishing areas.
Species Regulations
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No minimum length limit; only one may be over 30 inches.
Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Crappie regulations may vary on specific bodies of water; consult the current Arkansas Fishing Guide for details.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
Special regulations may apply on certain bodies of water; consult the current Arkansas Fishing Guide.
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass, singly or in aggregate.