Petersburg, IN Fishing Trip — December

Your Petersburg, IN Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 44°F / Low 29°F1.8" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

December Weather in Petersburg

44°F
Avg High
29°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Petersburg

No guides are based in Petersburg, but these guides operate 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 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 Fishing

  • 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

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

In streams, rivers, and Lake Michigan, the minimum size limit is 14 inches. Some bodies of water may have specific regulations; consult the Indiana Fishing Guide.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:7-inch minimum

Some streams have special regulations; consult the Indiana Fishing Guide.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In streams, rivers, and Lake Michigan, the bag limit is 5 trout per day with no more than 1 being a brown trout. Some streams are stocked with trout and have special regulations.

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