Bellefontaine, OH Fishing Trip — December
Your Bellefontaine, OH Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 36°F / Low 22°F2.8" rain · 13 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
FairBrown Trout
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
LowWalleye
Various
December Weather in Bellefontaine
36°F
Avg High
22°F
Avg Low
2.8"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
1 in Bellefontaine + 110 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
Ohio Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Lake Erie permit additional for Lake Erie fishing.
Species Regulations
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Applies to streams, rivers, and reservoirs where trout are stocked. Check specific regulations for designated trout areas.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum (varies by water)
Some lakes and reservoirs have special regulations; consult the Ohio Fishing Regulations for specific locations.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Applies to combined total of largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. Some areas may have specific regulations.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day (Lake Erie, Sandusky River, and Maumee River during spawning run); 4 per day (Inland waters)
Size Limit:15-inch minimum (Lake Erie, Sandusky River, and Maumee River during spawning run); No minimum size (Inland waters)
Specific regulations apply to Lake Erie and its tributaries during the spawning run.