Madera, CA Fishing Trip — December
Your Madera, CA Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 55°F / Low 40°F2.1" rain · 4 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in December
5 species
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
LowBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
December Weather in Madera
55°F
Avg High
40°F
Avg Low
2.1"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
4 Guides Near Madera
No guides are based in Madera, 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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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.
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.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific regulations for the water body you intend to fish, as some locations may have specific limits.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Carp are considered a non-game fish in California.
Spotted 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.