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Gary, IN Fishing Trip — December

Your Gary, IN Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 34°F / Low 21°F3.1" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

8 species
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
PerchFair
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing

December Weather in Gary

34°F
Avg High
21°F
Avg Low
3.1"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

17 Guides Near Gary

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

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Fowl Hooked Charters - Fowl Hooked Charters
Fowl Hooked Charters

Fowl Hooked Charters

5(19)Top Rated

Book your adventure with Fowl Hooked Charters for an unforgettable Lake Michigan fishing charter experience!

East Chicago, Indiana
Tightline Charters - Tightline Charters
Tightline Charters

Tightline Charters

5(18)Top Rated

Tightline fishing Charter is located in Michigan City, Indiana. We offer many different trip options such as fishing charters and cruises.

Michigan City, Indiana
Spontaneous Fishing Charters LLC - Spontaneous Fishing Charters LLC
Spontaneous Fishing Charters LLC

Spontaneous Fishing Charters LLC

4.8(21)Top Rated

Lake Michigan’s premiere offshore salmon charter aboard Spontaneous, a 40’ Chris Craft Sport fishing Yacht. Home port of Michigan City, IN

Salmon
Michigan City, Indiana
Service 1 Marine - Service 1 Marine
Service 1 Marine

Service 1 Marine

5(16)Top Rated

Service 1 Marine - Family-owned and operated and located in Laporte, IN, we have a variety of watersports products that is second to none.

La Porte, Indiana
Fire Drill Charters - Great Lakes Fishing Adventures - Fire Drill Charters - Great Lakes Fishing Adventures
Fire Drill Charters - Great Lakes Fishing Adventures

Fire Drill Charters - Great Lakes Fishing Adventures

5(14)Top Rated

Lake Michigan is home to offshore fishing without heading to the ocean; our game fish include Coho, Kings, Steelhead, Lake Trout and Brown Trout.

Brown TroutLake TroutSpeckled Trout
Michigan City, Indiana
Whitecap Outfitters LLC - Whitecap Outfitters LLC
Whitecap Outfitters LLC

Whitecap Outfitters LLC

5(12)Top Rated
East Chicago, Indiana
Cloud Nine Fishing Charter - Cloud Nine Fishing Charter
Cloud Nine Fishing Charter

Cloud Nine Fishing Charter

4.7(14)Top Rated
Michigan City, Indiana
Just 1 More Lake Michigan Charter Fishing - Just 1 More Lake Michigan Charter Fishing
Just 1 More Lake Michigan Charter Fishing

Just 1 More Lake Michigan Charter Fishing

5(9)Top Rated
freshwater
Michigan City, Indiana
Swing a Fly - Swing a Fly
Swing a Fly

Swing a Fly

5(8)Top Rated

Guided fishing, destination travel, and everything fly fishing

Chesterton, Indiana
Brother Nature Charter Fishing - Brother Nature Charter Fishing
Brother Nature Charter Fishing

Brother Nature Charter Fishing

5(5)Top Rated
Portage, Indiana
Fishmasterguide - Fishmasterguide
Fishmasterguide

Fishmasterguide

5(4)Top Rated
inshore
Portage, Indiana
Angry Pirate Fishing Charters - Angry Pirate Fishing Charters
Angry Pirate Fishing Charters

Angry Pirate Fishing Charters

5(4)Top Rated

Experience the thrill of salmon and trout salmon fishing, in the Chicago land area on Lake Michigan with Angry Pirate Fishing Charters. Book your fishing charter today and catch the biggest salmon in the area.

SalmonSpeckled Trout
Cedar Lake, Indiana
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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
1 / 2

Coho Salmon

Various
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Smallmouth Bass

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

Northern Pike

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

Steelhead

Various
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Also Consider Fishing In...

Michigan City6 guides · 25 miEast Chicago3 guides · 6 miPortage3 guides · 9 miCedar Lake2 guides · 16 miSouth Bend2 guides · 58 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 freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Indiana Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$35
Requirements

Required for ages 18+. Trout/salmon stamp required for designated waters.

Buy License Online — Indiana

Species Regulations

Lake Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Lake trout regulations apply to Lake Michigan and its tributaries.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

Steelhead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Steelhead regulations apply to Lake Michigan and its tributaries. The bag limit may contain no more than 1 fish over 28 inches.

Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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