Ridgecrest, LA Fishing Trip — December
Your Ridgecrest, LA Fishing Trip
What’s Biting in December
5 species
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LowDecember Weather in Ridgecrest
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
8 Guides Near Ridgecrest
No guides are based in Ridgecrest, but these guides operate nearby.
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
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 offshore / inshore Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- Light rain jacket
Louisiana Fishing License
Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.
Species Regulations
In Lake Ouachita and its tributaries, the daily take and possession limit for black bass (largemouth, spotted, smallmouth, and Guadalupe bass, singly or in combination) is 6, only one of which may exceed 17 inches total length.
Special regulations may apply on certain bodies of water; consult the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries regulations.
No limit or size restrictions on catfish in Louisiana, but check local advisories for consumption.