Shaver Lake, CA Fishing Trip — December
Your Shaver Lake, CA Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 55°F / Low 37°F5.5" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in December
8 species
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairBrown Trout
Various
FairCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
FairRainbow Trout
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
LowWalleye
Various
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
December Weather in Shaver Lake
55°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
5.5"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
2 in Shaver Lake + 10 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
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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 Fishing
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
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
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum
Check specific regulations for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other water bodies as special rules may apply.
Brown Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than one trout may exceed 20 inches. Some waters have specific size restrictions; check regulations.
Many waters have special regulations, including catch-and-release only. Check the specific water body regulations before fishing.
Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Rainbow Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than one trout may exceed 20 inches. Some waters have specific size restrictions; check regulations.
Many waters have special regulations, including catch-and-release only. Check the specific water body regulations before fishing.