Delaware, OH Fishing Trip — December
Your Delaware, OH Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 37°F / Low 22°F2.9" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
5 species
FairRainbow Trout
Various
FairBrown Trout
Various
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairNorthern Pike
Various
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
December Weather in Delaware
37°F
Avg High
22°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
129 Guides Near Delaware
No guides are based in Delaware, 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
1 / 2
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
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.
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.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum