Bakersfield, CA Fishing Trip — December

Your Bakersfield, CA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 42°F2.7" rain · 4 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Flathead CatfishLow
Flathead Catfish
Various

December Weather in Bakersfield

58°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

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$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 Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

California Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$54.00
Non-Resident$145.94
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Ocean enhancement and report card stamps may be required.

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Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass count as one species group for the purposes of bag limits. Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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

Carp are considered a non-game fish in California.

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

Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.

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