Sabula, IA Fishing Trip — December
Your Sabula, IA Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 31°F / Low 16°F2.2" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
FairRainbow Trout
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairBrown Trout
Various
LowWalleye
Various
December Weather in Sabula
31°F
Avg High
16°F
Avg Low
2.2"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
3 Guides Near Sabula
No guides are based in Sabula, 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
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.
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.
Brown 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.