Atkins, IA Fishing Trip — December

Your Atkins, IA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip

High 31°F / Low 15°F1.4" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

Largemouth Bass

Fair

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

Rainbow Trout

Fair

Rainbow Trout

Various

Walleye

Low

Walleye

Various

December Weather in Atkins

31°F

Avg High

15°F

Avg Low

1.4"

Rainfall

7

Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Near Atkins

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

The Landing, a Riverfront Inn

4.9(176)Top Rated

At The Landing, we provide lodging rooms and suites in this beautifully renovated warehouse. Along with the Riverfront Inn, we have a gas dock and fishing barge along the Mississippi River.

Guttenberg, Iowa

Todd's Fishing Guide

Fishing Charter that provides the best Mississippi River Catfish, Walleye, Crappie, Blue Gill, and Bass Fishing. Book your fishing trip today with Todd's Fishing Guide!

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Xicanx Fly

XICANX FLY. Iowa Driftless Fly Fishing guided trips. Premium quality Drifless flies for sale. Specializing in Euro Nymphing and innovative Trout Streamers, Bass Streamers, Pike/Musky Streamers, and Great Lakes steelhead flies.

freshwaterfly fishingLargemouth BassSpeckled Trout

Paul Malone Fishing Inc

Fishing and Hunting Guide Services, bass fishing guide

Largemouth Bass

Pleasant Valley, Iowa

Sugar Bottom Crappie Guide Service

North Liberty, Iowa

Wonderlich Outdoors

Wonderlich Outdoors Hunting and Fishing Guide in Iowa offer everything from ice fishing to whitetail deer guides to African safaris.

Des Moines, Iowa

Central Iowa Charters

Urbandale, Iowa

$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

Largemouth Bass

Walleye

Rainbow Trout

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 / fly fishing / inshore Fishing

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

Iowa Fishing License

License Cost

Resident$22

Non-Resident$48.50

Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes all inland waters. Trout fee additional.

Buy License Online — Iowa

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:5 per day

Size Limit:14-inch minimum

In streams and rivers, all bass must be immediately released. Exceptions exist for specific lakes and impoundments.

Rainbow Trout

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:5 per day

Size Limit:No size limit

Some areas are catch-and-release only; check local regulations.

Walleye

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:5 per day

Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Certain lakes and rivers may have different length and bag limits; check local regulations.