St. Joseph, MI Fishing Trip — December

Your St. Joseph, MI Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 35°F / Low 23°F4.7" rain · 18 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various

December Weather in St. Joseph

35°F
Avg High
23°F
Avg Low
4.7"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days

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

39 Guides Near St. Joseph

No guides are based in St. Joseph, but these guides operate nearby.

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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.

Michigan Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$26
Non-Resident$76
Requirements

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

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Species Regulations

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.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations

Some waters have specific gear restrictions or are catch-and-release only. Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for details.

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.

Brown Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations

Some waters have specific gear restrictions or are catch-and-release only. Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for details.

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