Lake Ozark, MO Fishing Trip — December

Your Lake Ozark, MO Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 49°F / Low 30°F0.5" rain · 2 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
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
Brown TroutFair
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

December Weather in Lake Ozark

49°F
Avg High
30°F
Avg Low
0.5"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Matched

$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.

Missouri Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$12
Non-Resident$42
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for trout parks and designated areas.

Buy License Online — Missouri

Species Regulations

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In impoundments of 100 acres or more, only 1 catfish can be over 24 inches. Check specific area regulations for exceptions.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No length limit

Check specific regulations for trout parks and trout management areas as they may differ.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

In some areas, only 1 may be over 18 inches. Check specific area regulations for exceptions.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Check specific area regulations as some areas may have different limits or length restrictions.

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