Port Clinton, OH Fishing Trip — December

Your Port Clinton, OH Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 36°F / Low 24°F3" rain · 14 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

8 species
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various
Northern PikeFair
Northern Pike
Various
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
PerchFair
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Coho SalmonLow
Coho Salmon
Various
Chinook SalmonLow
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
WalleyeLow
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

December Weather in Port Clinton

36°F
Avg High
24°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

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

24 Guides Matched

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$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 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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

Lake Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day in aggregate with other trout and salmon
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Specific regulations may apply in certain areas, consult the current Ohio Fishing Regulations guide.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
Steelhead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with other salmon and trout, only 2 may be Steelhead or Rainbow Trout
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Steelhead are considered Rainbow Trout in Ohio regulations. Specific regulations may apply in certain areas, consult the current Ohio Fishing Regulations guide.

Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day (Lake Erie only)
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations may vary for specific bodies of water; consult the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website.

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