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Bloomingdale, MI Fishing Trip — December

Your Bloomingdale, MI Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 34°F / Low 20°F5.1" rain · 14 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

December Weather in Bloomingdale

34°F
Avg High
20°F
Avg Low
5.1"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

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

63 Guides Near Bloomingdale

No guides are based in Bloomingdale, but these guides operate nearby.

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Chinook Pier - Stefanie Herder
Stefanie Herder

Chinook Pier

4.6(657)Top Rated

For travel information regarding the Grand Haven Area, explore VisitGrandHaven.com and you'll find the best four-season destination in Michigan.

inshore
Grand Haven, Michigan
Dustin's Dream Fishing Charters - Dustin's Dream Fishing Charters
Dustin's Dream Fishing Charters

Dustin's Dream Fishing Charters

5(124)Top Rated
St Joseph, Michigan
In The Box Fishing Charters - In The Box Fishing Charters
In The Box Fishing Charters

In The Box Fishing Charters

5(122)Top Rated

St Joseph Michigan Charter Fishing

St Joseph, Michigan
Best Chance Too Charters - Best Chance Too Charters
Best Chance Too Charters

Best Chance Too Charters

4.9(136)Top Rated

Best Chance Too is your Lake Michigan charter fishing destination. Located in Saugatuck, Michigan book your time on the Lake now!

Saugatuck, Michigan
Originator Fishing Charters St.Joseph Michigan - Originator Fishing Charters St.Joseph Michigan
Originator Fishing Charters St.Joseph Michigan

Originator Fishing Charters St.Joseph Michigan

4.9(111)Top Rated
St Joseph, Michigan
Big Bird Charters - Big Bird Charters
Big Bird Charters

Big Bird Charters

5(81)Top Rated

For the fishing enthusiasts of all ages,Lake Michigan offers a thrilling experience and memories for a lifetime. Join Big Bird Charters today!

Benton Harbor, Michigan
Sea Hawk Fishing Charters St. Joseph - Sea Hawk Fishing Charters St. Joseph
Sea Hawk Fishing Charters St. Joseph

Sea Hawk Fishing Charters St. Joseph

4.8(87)Top Rated
Benton Harbor, Michigan
Coldwater Charters - Coldwater Charters
Coldwater Charters

Coldwater Charters

4.9(61)Top Rated

Charter fishing on Lake Michigan with Captain Mike Boyd of Coldwater Charters - personalized service providing the ultimate experience.

St Joseph, Michigan
Sea Flea Charters LLC - Sea Flea Charters LLC
Sea Flea Charters LLC

Sea Flea Charters LLC

5(41)Top Rated

Sea Flea Charters salmon and trout charter fishing in Lake Michigan from the port of Grand Haven, MI Chinook Pier

SalmonSpeckled Trout
Grand Haven, Michigan
IT IL DO Charters - IT IL DO Charters
IT IL DO Charters

IT IL DO Charters

4.6(63)Top Rated

Sport Fishing Charters on Lake Michigan in South Haven, Michigan. Fully Equipped Charter Fishing trips in West Michigan. Book your trip for Great Lakes Sport Fishing with IT IL DO Charters.

South Haven, Michigan
Charter Michigan (CoHooker) Lake Michigan Sportfishing Charters - Charter Michigan (CoHooker) Lake Michigan Sportfishing Charters
Charter Michigan (CoHooker) Lake Michigan Sportfishing Charters

Charter Michigan (CoHooker) Lake Michigan Sportfishing Charters

4.8(46)Top Rated

Experience the best sport fishing on Lake Michigan in Holland, MI with a fishing charter from Charter Michigan or enjoy one of their relaxing sunset cruises.

Holland, Michigan
Tie One On Charters - Tie One On Charters
Tie One On Charters

Tie One On Charters

5(36)Top Rated

St. Joe Steelhead Fishing Charters on the St. Joe River, St. Joseph MI. Tie One On Charters offers FIRST-CLASS steelhead fishing adventures on the St. Joe and K

Steelhead
South Haven, Michigan
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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

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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F
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O
N
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Crappie

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

Walleye

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Muskegon12 guides · 61 miGrand Haven11 guides · 49 miSouth Haven9 guides · 16 miSt Joseph8 guides · 33 miHolland7 guides · 30 miSaugatuck5 guides · 22 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

Michigan Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$26
Non-Resident$76
Requirements

Required for ages 17+. All-species license covers all state waters.

Buy License Online — Michigan

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round, catch-and-release only from January 1 - Friday before Memorial Day. Harvest allowed starting Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round, catch-and-release only from January 1 - Friday before Memorial Day. Harvest allowed starting Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

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