Clifton, NJ Fishing Trip — December
Your Clifton, NJ Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 37°F / Low 25°F3.1" rain · 9 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
5 species
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairRainbow Trout
Various
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairNorthern Pike
Various
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
December Weather in Clifton
37°F
Avg High
25°F
Avg Low
3.1"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
78 Guides Near Clifton
No guides are based in Clifton, 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
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New Jersey Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$22.50
Non-Resident$34
Requirements
Required for ages 16-69. Trout stamp additional. Separate saltwater registry (free).
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Check the current NJ Freshwater Fishing Digest for specific waterbody exceptions, including catch and release areas.
Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum
Check the NJ Fish and Wildlife Digest for specific regulations on trout-stocked waters, including seasonal closures and gear restrictions. Some waters are designated as 'Trout Conservation Areas' with specific rules.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
No specific notes.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
Check the current NJ Freshwater Fishing Digest for specific waterbody exceptions.