Kissimmee, FL Fishing Trip — December

Your Kissimmee, FL Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 75°F / Low 56°F1.2" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in December

25 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Rock BassLow
Rock Bass
Various
TilapiaLow
Tilapia
Various
Shortnose GarLow
Shortnose Gar
Various
Longnose GarLow
Longnose Gar
Various
White CrappieLow
White Crappie
Various
White PerchLow
White Perch
Various
Yellow BassLow
Yellow Bass
Various
Redear SunfishLow
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelLow
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Chain PickerelLow
Chain Pickerel
Various
Freshwater DrumLow
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishLow
Green Sunfish
Various
Guadalupe BassLow
Guadalupe Bass
Various
Hybrid Striped BassLow
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Black CrappieLow
Black Crappie
Various
BowfinLow
Bowfin
Various
White BassLow
White Bass
Various
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Redbreast SunfishLow
Redbreast Sunfish
Various

December Weather in Kissimmee

75°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

4 Guides Matched

$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 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 Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Florida Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Only one can be longer than 24 inches. This regulation applies to sunshine bass and white bass as well, in any combination.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, only 10 crappie may be less than 10 inches in total length.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit, except for channel catfish which is 5 per day in specific Fish Management Areas.
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific Fish Management Area regulations for channel catfish limits.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Part of the 5-fish aggregate bass limit. Check for local regulations.

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