Gardiner, ME Fishing Trip — December
Your Gardiner, ME Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 30°F / Low 14°F4.3" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
December Weather in Gardiner
30°F
Avg High
14°F
Avg Low
4.3"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
73 Guides Near Gardiner
No guides are based in Gardiner, 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
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Maine Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$64
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Separate licenses for fishing, Atlantic salmon, and pheasant.
Species Regulations
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
Some waters have special regulations; consult the Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing Laws booklet.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round, check specific waterbody regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody, check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody, check specific regulations
Some waters have specific regulations for bass, including catch-and-release only areas. Check the Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing Laws for details.