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Rose City, MI Fishing Trip — December

Your Rose City, MI Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 29°F / Low 16°F2.5" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

December Weather in Rose City

29°F
Avg High
16°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

13 Guides Near Rose City

No guides are based in Rose City, but these guides operate nearby.

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Drake's Fly Shop - Drake's Fly Shop
Drake's Fly Shop

Drake's Fly Shop

4.8(78)Top Rated

Check the local forecast and get tips on the best times to go out on the water for a guided fishing trip with us or out on your own.

Grayling, Michigan
Reel Fish'n LLC - Reel Fish'n LLC
Reel Fish'n LLC

Reel Fish'n LLC

4.8(56)Top Rated

Your Great Lakes Premier Sportfishing & Duck Hunting Charters. Services include Saginaw Bay walleye and perch trips from May through July and September through ice up. Detroit River Walleye jigging trips in April and May. Lake Erie walleye trips in March. Lake Huron lake trout and silver fish in August and open water duck hunting in October, November and December.

Lake TroutPerchSpeckled Trout
Linwood, Michigan
Fishy Mitten Charters LLC - Fishy Mitten Charters LLC
Fishy Mitten Charters LLC

Fishy Mitten Charters LLC

5(34)Top Rated

Best charter fishing in Oscoda Michigan. Family specials.

Oscoda Township, Michigan
Fishcop Charters - Fishcop Charters
Fishcop Charters

Fishcop Charters

5(24)Top Rated

Fishcop Charters is a premiere great lakes charter service for multiple fish species like Salmon, Lake Trout and Walleye. Based in Harrisville, MI.

Lake TroutSalmonSpeckled Trout
Harrisville, Michigan
HurOn Business Fishing Charters LLC - HurOn Business Fishing Charters LLC
HurOn Business Fishing Charters LLC

HurOn Business Fishing Charters LLC

5(22)Top Rated

HurOn Business Fishing Charters - Walleye Charter Fishing Saginaw Bay

Walleye
East Tawas, Michigan
Highstick Charters - Highstick Charters
Highstick Charters

Highstick Charters

5(10)Top Rated

Highstick Charters is here for your next adventure trolling on Lake Huron in Oscoda, MI. Steelhead, Lake Trout, Salmon, Walleye.

Lake TroutSalmonSpeckled Trout
Oscoda Township, Michigan
Adventure 1 Charters LLC - Adventure 1 Charters LLC
Adventure 1 Charters LLC

Adventure 1 Charters LLC

5(10)Top Rated
Linwood, Michigan
Send It Charters - Send It Charters
Send It Charters

Send It Charters

5(4)Top Rated
Linwood, Michigan
Force Feed'N Fishing Charter LLC - Force Feed'N Fishing Charter LLC
Force Feed'N Fishing Charter LLC

Force Feed'N Fishing Charter LLC

5(1)Top Rated

Contact Force Feed'N

Standish, Michigan
Mike Latimer Outdoors - Mike Latimer Outdoors
Mike Latimer Outdoors

Mike Latimer Outdoors

5(1)Top Rated
Au Gres, Michigan
Mike In The Keys - Mike In The Keys
Mike In The Keys

Mike In The Keys

Lewiston, Michigan

inshore
Lewiston, Michigan
Cf River Products - Cf River Products
Cf River Products

Cf River Products

Frederic, Michigan

freshwater
Frederic, 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

Northern Pike

Various
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Walleye

Various
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M
A
M
J
J
A
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O
N
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Crappie

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

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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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 / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

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.

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.

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.

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