Melvern, KS Fishing Trip — December
Your Melvern, KS Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 49°F / Low 28°F0.3" rain · 2 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
5 species
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
LowHybrid Striped Bass
Various
LowWhite Bass
Various
December Weather in Melvern
49°F
Avg High
28°F
Avg Low
0.3"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
1 Guide Near Melvern
No guides are based in Melvern, 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
1 / 2
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
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:50 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Some community lakes may have specific regulations.
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.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum