McRae, AR Fishing Trip — December
Your McRae, AR Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 54°F / Low 37°F1.1" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in December
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
December Weather in McRae
54°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
1.1"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
13 Guides Near McRae
No guides are based in McRae, 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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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 / inshore Fishing
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
- Light rain jacket
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
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Anglers are restricted to no more than one blue catfish over 32 inches in length per day.
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.
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.