Westhampton Beach, NY Fishing Trip — December

Your Westhampton Beach, NY Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 41°F / Low 27°F3.2" rain · 10 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

8 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogFair
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
BluefishLow
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various
TunaLow
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
WeakfishLow
Weakfish
Various

December Weather in Westhampton Beach

41°F
Avg High
27°F
Avg Low
3.2"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

100 Guides Near Westhampton Beach

No guides are based in Westhampton Beach, 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.

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 / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

New York Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater fishing only. Marine registry separate and free.

Buy License Online — New York

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Check DEC website for current season dates
Bag Limit:1 per angler
Size Limit:28-31 inch slot limit

Regulations can change frequently; always check the NYS DEC website for the most up-to-date information.

Tautog
Season:April 1 - December 9
Bag Limit:4 per person
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Check the NYDEC website for current regulations as they can change annually.

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

No more than 15 mahi mahi may be possessed aboard a vessel at any time.

Black Sea Bass
Season:Check DEC website for current season dates
Bag Limit:Check DEC website for current bag limit
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Regulations can change frequently; always check the NYS DEC website for the most up-to-date information.

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