Needles, CA Fishing Trip — December
Your Needles, CA Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 52°F0.9" rain · 3 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
FairCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
LowFlathead Catfish
Various
December Weather in Needles
69°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
0.9"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Needles.
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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
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
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.
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.