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Fruita, CO Fishing Trip — December

Your Fruita, CO Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 32°F0.9" rain · 5 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various

December Weather in Fruita

48°F
Avg High
32°F
Avg Low
0.9"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

15 Guides Near Fruita

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

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Telluride Outside - Telluride Outside
Telluride Outside

Telluride Outside

4.9(778)Top Rated

Telluride Outside guides Fly Fishing, 4-WD Tours, Whitewater Rafting, Mountain Bike Tours, Snowmobile Tours and Photography Tours in beautiful Telluride, Colorado. Experience counts! Book a trip with Telluride Outside and discover why Telluride Outside has been Telluride's premier guide service since 1984. Ask any local! Family-friendly, professional and courteous, Telluride Outside will go the extra mile to make your vacation unforgettable.

Telluride, Colorado
RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service - RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service
RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service

RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service

4.8(296)Top Rated

Ideally located in Southwest Colorado, book Colorado Guided fly fishing trips with Expert fishing guides

Ridgway, Colorado
Ed's Fly Shop - Ed's Fly Shop
Ed's Fly Shop

Ed's Fly Shop

4.9(216)Top Rated

Ed’s Fly Shop provides the best fly fishing supplies, accessories, and fly tying equipment to anglers. Enjoy fast and free shipping on all US orders!

Montrose, Colorado
Sport Fish Colorado - Sport Fish Colorado
Sport Fish Colorado

Sport Fish Colorado

5(127)Top Rated

Sport Fish Colorado's happy customers speak about their experience with Blue Mesa and Morrow Point fishing guide Robby Richardson!

inshoreBluefish
Gunnison, Colorado
Gone Fishing Colorado - Gone Fishing Colorado
Gone Fishing Colorado

Gone Fishing Colorado

5(112)Top Rated

GoneFishingColorado Is A Premier Fly Fishing Guides In The Roaring Fork Valley Offering Wade And Float Trips

Basalt, Colorado
Gunnison River Pleasure Park - Gunnison River Pleasure Park
Gunnison River Pleasure Park

Gunnison River Pleasure Park

4.7(151)Top Rated

Pleasure Park fishing resort is the best place to fish for trout on the Gunnison River. We are the headquarters for all fly fishing, angling, and rafting adventures on the lower gunnison. Enjoy private fishing waters, jetboat fishing, rafting, and senic views when you visit Pleasure Park in Hotchkiss, Delta County, Colorado.

Speckled Trout
Hotchkiss, Colorado
Gunnison River Expeditions/ North Rim Hunt Club - Rod Huffsmith
Rod Huffsmith

Gunnison River Expeditions/ North Rim Hunt Club

5(58)Top Rated

Colorado's #1 Gunnison River rafting and fly fishing outfitter. Offering multi-day rafting in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Call us at 970-872-3232.

freshwaterfly fishing
Hotchkiss, Colorado
Telluride Angler - Telluride Angler
Telluride Angler

Telluride Angler

4.8(55)Top Rated

Telluride Angler fly shop offers uncompromised commitment to service. Choose the right fly fishing gear with our support.

Telluride, Colorado
Dragonfly Anglers - Dragonfly Anglers
Dragonfly Anglers

Dragonfly Anglers

4.5(47)Top Rated

Established in 1983, Dragonfly Anglers is Crested Butte’s oldest & most experienced year-round guide service! Fishing the Gunnison River Drainage out of Crested Butte, Colorado on the Taylor, Gunnison, & East Rivers. Contact us: 800-491-3079

Crested Butte, Colorado
Harcourt Fly Fishing 3G - Harcourt Fly Fishing 3G
Harcourt Fly Fishing 3G

Harcourt Fly Fishing 3G

4.8(26)Top Rated

Fly Fishing Guide in Glenwood Springs, CO. Elevation Outdoors Magazine 2019 "Best Guide of the Rockies" 6 states, 10,000 guides to choose from. Book with the best from Aspen to Glenwood Springs! Call about your adventure today! Plus the best prices in the valley.

New Castle, Colorado
Aspen Outfitting Company - Aspen Outfitting Company
Aspen Outfitting Company

Aspen Outfitting Company

4.9(12)Top Rated

Since 1969 Aspen Outfitting Company provides the finest outdoor adventures in the Aspen, Colorado area. Call us today for your next Aspen adventure!

Woody Creek, Colorado
Black Canyon Anglers - Ben Olson
Ben Olson

Black Canyon Anglers

5(7)Top Rated
inshore
Austin, Colorado
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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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Crappie

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

Channel Catfish

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Northern Pike

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

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Hotchkiss2 guides · 54 mi

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 / freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Colorado Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$36.08
Non-Resident$97.97
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes fishing in both lakes and streams.

Buy License Online — Colorado

Species Regulations

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

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

Channel 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:No size limit

Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to harvest all Northern Pike they catch in certain areas to help control populations. Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply.

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