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Franklin Town, MA Fishing Trip — December

Your Franklin Town, MA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 36°F / Low 22°F2.9" rain · 9 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
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

December Weather in Franklin Town

36°F
Avg High
22°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

79 Guides Near Franklin Town

No guides are based in Franklin Town, but these guides operate nearby.

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Bear's Den Fly Fishing Co - Bear's Den Fly Fishing Co
Bear's Den Fly Fishing Co

Bear's Den Fly Fishing Co

4.9(172)Top Rated

Full service fly shop

Taunton, Massachusetts
Get Tight Sport Fishing - Get Tight Sport Fishing
Get Tight Sport Fishing

Get Tight Sport Fishing

5(146)Top Rated
Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Harbor Fishing / Fishbucket Sportfishing - Boston Harbor Fishing / Fishbucket Sportfishing
Boston Harbor Fishing / Fishbucket Sportfishing

Boston Harbor Fishing / Fishbucket Sportfishing

5(93)Top Rated

Boston Fishing Charters & aboard the 32 foot "Fishbucket" sportfishing. Let captain Mike's four decades of local fishing experience guide you to a day on the water you're sure to remember.

Boston, Massachusetts
Cape Cod Charter Guys - Cape Cod Charter Guys
Cape Cod Charter Guys

Cape Cod Charter Guys

4.9(101)Top Rated

Explore the top Cape Cod fish species with Captain Ross. Understand the fish seasonality and migratory patterns of Cape Cod fishing for 2023

Cod
Bourne, Massachusetts
Plymouth Charters - Plymouth Charters
Plymouth Charters

Plymouth Charters

5(83)Top Rated

We are America's Hometown Fishing charter, located in Plymouth Massachusetts. We fish everyday and know where the fish are! Sportfishing, Groundfishing, Scenic Cruises, Whale Watching. Come aboard Plymouth Charters, formally Fire Escape Charters, for an amazing day!

Plymouth, Massachusetts
Hooked Guide Services - Hooked Guide Services
Hooked Guide Services

Hooked Guide Services

5(75)Top Rated

Book and get your photo with your big catch

Andover, Massachusetts
Neat Lady Fishing - Neat Lady Fishing
Neat Lady Fishing

Neat Lady Fishing

4.7(95)Top Rated
inshore
Onset, Massachusetts
Bay State Sportfishing - Bay State Sportfishing
Bay State Sportfishing

Bay State Sportfishing

5(67)Top Rated

Experience world-class fishing & unforgettable adventures with Bay State Sportfishing—Boston’s premier fishing charter with 25+ years of expertise.

Quincy, Massachusetts
Sigler Guide Service - Sigler Guide Service
Sigler Guide Service

Sigler Guide Service

5(59)Top Rated

Light tackle, fly fishing charters for striped bass-bluefin tuna out of Marblehead, Salem, Beverly, and Manchester, MA. Family-Kids fishing trips a specialty.

Bluefin TunaStriped BassTuna
Marblehead, Massachusetts
Elizabeth Marie Sport Fishing - Elizabeth Marie Sport Fishing
Elizabeth Marie Sport Fishing

Elizabeth Marie Sport Fishing

5(52)Top Rated

Boston, Cape Cod Bay and the surrounding waters offer some of the best striper and blue Huge striper on The Elizabeth Marie

BluefishCodStriped Bass
Scituate, Massachusetts
Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim - Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim
Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim

Endeavour fishing charters with Fisherman Tim

5(51)Top Rated
Salem, Massachusetts
Titan Guide Service - Titan Guide Service
Titan Guide Service

Titan Guide Service

5(45)Top Rated

Fishing charters out of Marblehead, Ma providing pickup options from Gloucester to Boston.

Marblehead, Massachusetts
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$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

Brown Trout

Various
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

Northern Pike

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Gloucester21 guides · 53 miNewburyport15 guides · 58 miBoston8 guides · 26 miScituate8 guides · 36 miBarnstable7 guides · 63 miFalmouth6 guides · 56 mi

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

Massachusetts Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$27.50
Non-Resident$37.50
Requirements

Required for ages 15+. Freshwater license covers all inland waters.

Buy License Online — Massachusetts

Species Regulations

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

None

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist; some areas may be catch and release only.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum

None

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