Pine Island, MN Fishing Trip — December

Your Pine Island, MN Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip

What’s Biting in December

8 species
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
PerchFair
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

7 Guides Near Pine Island

No guides are based in Pine Island, 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 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 freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Minnesota Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$51
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Individual and family licenses available. Trout stamp additional.

Buy License Online — Minnesota

Species Regulations

Lake Trout
Season:Varies by lake; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by lake; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by lake; check specific regulations

Lake Trout regulations vary significantly by lake, including special regulations for designated trout lakes. Consult the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fishing regulations for specific lake rules.

Steelhead
Season:See specific stream regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by stream; check regulations
Size Limit:Varies by stream; check regulations

Steelhead regulations vary greatly by stream and time of year. Consult the Minnesota Fishing Regulations booklet for specific stream regulations.

Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations. Many lakes have a limit of 20 per day.
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the current Minnesota Fishing Regulations for specific lake and area regulations, as bag limits can vary widely.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day; possession limit of 3
Size Limit:Varies by zone; may have protected slot limits

Size limits vary by zone to protect spawning populations. Consult the Minnesota fishing regulations booklet for specific zone regulations.

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