South Point, OH Fishing Trip — December
Your South Point, OH Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 45°F / Low 29°F2.9" rain · 12 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in December
8 species
GoodLake Trout
Various
FairSteelhead
Various
FairNorthern Pike
Various
FairPerch
Jigging · Live Bait
LowCoho Salmon
Various
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
LowChinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
LowWalleye
Various
December Weather in South Point
45°F
Avg High
29°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
1 Guide Near South Point
No guides are based in South Point, 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
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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 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.
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.
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.
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum
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.