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Kirby, OH Fishing Trip — December

Your Kirby, OH Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 37°F / Low 22°F2.7" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

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

December Weather in Kirby

37°F
Avg High
22°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Kirby

No guides are based in Kirby, 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
Playin' Hooky Charters - Playin' Hooky Charters
Playin' Hooky Charters

Playin' Hooky Charters

5(5)Top Rated
Clyde, Ohio
Eye Spy Fish Charter - Eye Spy Fish Charter
Eye Spy Fish Charter

Eye Spy Fish Charter

5(2)Top Rated
inshore
Willard, Ohio
Mrtwistercharters - Mrtwistercharters
Mrtwistercharters

Mrtwistercharters

2.6(5)

Captain Sib provides an up to date Lake Erie fish species seasonality calendar, use this helpful info to learn about the best time to fish Lake Erie for Walleye, Perch & more.

freshwaterWalleyePerch
Portage, 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

Rainbow Trout

Various
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

Largemouth Bass

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

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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 / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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

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.

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.

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.

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