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Monterey, CA Fishing Trip — December

Your Monterey, CA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 50°F2.8" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

24 species
Dungeness CrabExcellent
Dungeness Crab
Crab Traps · Ring Nets
Petrale SoleGood
Petrale Sole
Various
Dover SoleGood
Dover Sole
Various
Pacific CodGood
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
HalibutFair
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
English SoleFair
English Sole
Various
California HalibutFair
California Halibut
Various
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
RockfishLow
Rockfish
Various
BocaccioLow
Bocaccio
Various
Kelp GreenlingLow
Kelp Greenling
Various
LingcodLow
Lingcod
Various
Vermilion RockfishLow
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
Yelloweye RockfishLow
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Blue RockfishLow
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonLow
Cabezon
Various
Great White SharkLow
Great White Shark
Various
Bat RayLow
Bat Ray
Various
Black RockfishLow
Black Rockfish
Various
Copper RockfishLow
Copper Rockfish
Various
Canary RockfishLow
Canary Rockfish
Various

December Weather in Monterey

61°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
2.8"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Matched

Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching - Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching
Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching

Chris' Fishing and Whale Watching

4.6(830)Top Rated

Year round whale watching in Monterey, CA. Trips leave at 10:00am and 1:30pm daily. Annual pass is available. Whale spotted daily all year long!

Monterey, California
J & M Sportfishing - J & M Sportfishing
J & M Sportfishing

J & M Sportfishing

4.6(224)Top Rated

Welcome to J&M Sport Fishing in beautiful Monterey, California. We offer fishing charters that depart from Monterey Old Fisherman's Wharf.

Monterey, California
Monterey Bay Boat Charters - bruce arnold
bruce arnold

Monterey Bay Boat Charters

3.2(6)

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inshore
Monterey, California
$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
1 / 3

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Dungeness Crab

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Coho Salmon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Chinook Salmon

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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.

Buy License Online — California

Species Regulations

Dungeness Crab
Season:Varies by zone; check current regulations
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:5 3/4-inch minimum shell width

Regulations vary between the North and Central Management Areas. Check for specific gear restrictions and potential season closures due to domoic acid.

Petrale Sole
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations may vary by specific location, so consult the current California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations booklet.

Dover Sole
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:20 per day in aggregate with other flatfish species
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations may vary by specific location, so consult current California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations.

Pacific Cod
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Part of the 10 fish Rockfish, Cabezon, Greenling (RCG) complex aggregate limit. Check specific Marine Protected Area (MPA) regulations for closures.

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