Shelbyville, MO Fishing Trip — December
Your Shelbyville, MO Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 41°F / Low 22°F1.7" rain · 4 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairRainbow Trout
Various
FairBrown Trout
Various
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
December Weather in Shelbyville
41°F
Avg High
22°F
Avg Low
1.7"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
1 Guide Near Shelbyville
No guides are based in Shelbyville, 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's Biting By Month
Peak
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
Missouri Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$12
Non-Resident$42
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for trout parks and designated areas.
Species Regulations
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.
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.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum length limit on streams; varies on some impoundments
Check specific regulations for impoundments as length limits may vary.