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Mantador, ND Fishing Trip — December

Your Mantador, ND Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 27°F / Low 6°F1.2" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
White BassLow
White Bass
Various
Hybrid Striped BassLow
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

December Weather in Mantador

27°F
Avg High
6°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

1 Guide Near Mantador

No guides are based in Mantador, but these guides operate nearby.

Fin Hunters Guide Service - Fin Hunters Guide Service
Fin Hunters Guide Service

Fin Hunters Guide Service

Valley City, North Dakota

inshore
Valley City, North Dakota
$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

White Bass

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Hybrid Striped Bass

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Blue Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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

North Dakota Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$45
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Covers all state waters including paddlefish.

Buy License Online — North Dakota

Species Regulations

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for any exceptions.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some waters may have specific regulations; consult the ND Game and Fish Department website or guide for exceptions.

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Included in aggregate bag limit of 5 for walleye, sauger, and hybrid striped bass.

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