Penalosa, KS Fishing Trip — December

Your Penalosa, KS Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 52°F / Low 29°F0.2" rain · 2 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
White BassLow
White Bass
Various

December Weather in Penalosa

52°F
Avg High
29°F
Avg Low
0.2"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

2 Guides Near Penalosa

No guides are based in Penalosa, 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 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 inshore Fishing

  • 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

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.

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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