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Manchester, KS Fishing Trip — December

Your Manchester, KS Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 47°F / Low 26°F0.3" rain · 3 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Flathead CatfishLow
Flathead Catfish
Various

December Weather in Manchester

47°F
Avg High
26°F
Avg Low
0.3"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Manchester

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

Scattered Acres Outfitting, LLC - Scattered Acres Outfitting, LLC
Scattered Acres Outfitting, LLC

Scattered Acres Outfitting, LLC

4.9(96)Top Rated

Scattered Acres Outfitting LLC is a family-owned business with a true passion for Kansas whitetail hunting. The hunting lodge is located in North Central Kansas. Call us at 785-770-7440.

Palmer, Kansas
Dons Guide Services - Dons Guide Services
Dons Guide Services

Dons Guide Services

5(30)Top Rated

Don Zahourek, Kansas Pheasant and Turkey Hunting, Catfish, White bass and Walleye Fishing Guide Service, Glen Elder, Kansas and Waconda Lake provides the best pheasant and deer hunting, catfish, white bass and walleye fishing that Kansas has to offer.

freshwaterWhite BassWalleye
Glen Elder, Kansas
Horizon Farm and Ranch Realty LLC - Horizon Farm and Ranch Realty LLC
Horizon Farm and Ranch Realty LLC

Horizon Farm and Ranch Realty LLC

4.3(4)

The Farm and Ranch Experts Horizon Farm and Ranch Realty agents strive to deliver the best possible price for your property.  Contact our agents if you are serious about buying, selling, or holding an auction for your rural property.  Put our years of experience to work for you. Horizon Farm and Ranch Realty LLC is…

Salina, Kansas
Cortez Yacht Charters - Cortez Yacht Charters
Cortez Yacht Charters

Cortez Yacht Charters

5(1)Top Rated

Cortez Yacht Charters provides custom fishing charters in Mexicos prime fishing ports US based for confidence security and great service

inshore
Wichita, Kansas
$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
1 / 2

Channel Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Carp

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Flathead Catfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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 / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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.

Buy License Online — Kansas

Species Regulations

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Considered a rough fish; check local regulations for specific locations.

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.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Some community lakes may have specific regulations.

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