Leavenworth, KS Fishing Trip — December
Your Leavenworth, KS Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 46°F / Low 26°F1.7" rain · 3 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
LowFlathead Catfish
Various
December Weather in Leavenworth
46°F
Avg High
26°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
1 Guide Near Leavenworth
No guides are based in Leavenworth, 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
Kansas Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$27.50
Non-Resident$52.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16-74. Includes all public waters. Hand fishing permit separate.
Species Regulations
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Only one blue catfish may be 30 inches or longer in length.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum length limit on state fishing lakes, community lakes, and reservoirs. Check for special regulations on specific bodies of water.
Some waters may have length limits or be catch-and-release only; consult the current Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:50 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Some community lakes may have specific regulations.
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Applies to all catfish species in aggregate. Some community lakes may have specific regulations.