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Dayton, OH Fishing Trip — December

Your Dayton, OH Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 39°F / Low 24°F2.6" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various

December Weather in Dayton

39°F
Avg High
24°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Dayton

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

Briarwood Sporting Club - Briarwood Sporting Club
Briarwood Sporting Club

Briarwood Sporting Club

4.9(123)Top Rated

Briarwood Sporting Club is regarded as the best whitetail hunting outfitter, fishing club, and outdoor destination in Ohio!

Bellefontaine, Ohio
Fishing With Grant LLC - Fishing With Grant LLC
Fishing With Grant LLC

Fishing With Grant LLC

5(29)Top Rated

We mentor and coach anglers on how to catch fish in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky. We provide tips and tricks to catch your next big fish. Please Subscribe to Fishing With Grant and follow me on my social media. The links are on top of the page.

Moraine, Ohio
RiverJet Outfitters - RiverJet Outfitters
RiverJet Outfitters

RiverJet Outfitters

4.7(36)Top Rated
Farmersville, Ohio
NBD Fishing Inc. - NBD Fishing Inc.
NBD Fishing Inc.

NBD Fishing Inc.

5(15)Top Rated
Hamilton, Ohio
$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
1 / 2

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
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

Crappie

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

Rainbow Trout

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

Ohio Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Lake Erie permit additional for Lake Erie fishing.

Buy License Online — Ohio

Species Regulations

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

There are some bodies of water with special regulations, so check local regulations before fishing.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In some areas, trout fishing may be restricted to specific seasons or require a trout permit.

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.

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