Fort Madison, IA Fishing Trip — December
Your Fort Madison, IA Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 37°F / Low 20°F1.3" rain · 6 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
December Weather in Fort Madison
37°F
Avg High
20°F
Avg Low
1.3"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
3 Guides Near Fort Madison
No guides are based in Fort Madison, 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's Biting By Month
Peak
Iowa Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$22
Non-Resident$48.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Includes all inland waters. Trout fee additional.
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.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
None