Vista, CA Fishing Trip — December

Your Vista, CA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 50°F2.2" rain · 5 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing

December Weather in Vista

67°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
2.2"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

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

107 Guides Near Vista

No guides are based in Vista, but these guides operate nearby.

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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.

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

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

Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.

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

Carp are considered a non-game fish in California.

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.

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

Check specific regulations for the water body you intend to fish, as some locations may have specific limits.

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