Lost Nation, IA Fishing Trip — December
Your Lost Nation, IA Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 31°F / Low 16°F1.5" rain · 9 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
December Weather in Lost Nation
31°F
Avg High
16°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
4 Guides Near Lost Nation
No guides are based in Lost Nation, 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.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
In streams and rivers, all bass must be immediately released. Exceptions exist for specific lakes and impoundments.




