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Rufus, OR Fishing Trip — December

Your Rufus, OR Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 50°F / Low 39°F6" rain · 16 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutFair
Rainbow Trout
Various
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

December Weather in Rufus

50°F
Avg High
39°F
Avg Low
6"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

2 in Rufus + 8 Nearby

Columbia River Fishing Adventures - Columbia River Fishing Adventures
Columbia River Fishing Adventures

Columbia River Fishing Adventures

5(64)Top Rated

If your looking for one of the Top Columbia River Fishing Guides in Oregon, Welcome to Buddy Dupell's Columbia River Fishing Adventures. Book a trip now!

freshwater
Rufus, Oregon
RiverStone Adventures LLC - RiverStone Adventures LLC
RiverStone Adventures LLC

RiverStone Adventures LLC

5(27)Top Rated
Maupin, Oregon
Hood River Adventures - Hood River Adventures
Hood River Adventures

Hood River Adventures

4.9(26)Top Rated
freshwater
Hood River, Oregon
Scottys Outdoor Adventures - Scottys Outdoor Adventures
Scottys Outdoor Adventures

Scottys Outdoor Adventures

5(13)Top Rated

Scotty's Outdoor Adventures is a local fishing guide business on the Columbia River. Learn more about us.

Rufus, Oregon
Fly By Nyte Guide Services - Alan Clark
Alan Clark

Fly By Nyte Guide Services

4.6(9)Top Rated
inshore
The Dalles, Oregon
Brian Silvey's Fly Fishing Guide Service - Brian Silvey's Fly Fishing Guide Service
Brian Silvey's Fly Fishing Guide Service

Brian Silvey's Fly Fishing Guide Service

5(5)Top Rated

Brian Silvey, experienced Oregon fly fishing guide with 40 years guiding on Deschutes River and Sandy River. Expert casting Instruction, Fly Tying, Rod Design.

Maupin, Oregon
odoherty outfitters - odoherty outfitters
odoherty outfitters

odoherty outfitters

5(5)Top Rated

Fishing Guide Service

Boardman, Oregon
Steelhead Outfitters - Steelhead Outfitters
Steelhead Outfitters

Steelhead Outfitters

5(4)Top Rated

Deschutes River Jet Boat Steelhead Spey Rod Guide Trips. Guided Driftboat and jet boat trips single day and multi day available. Sandy River Steelhead.

Steelhead
Hood River, Oregon
Belozer's Whitewater Fishing - Belozer's Whitewater Fishing
Belozer's Whitewater Fishing

Belozer's Whitewater Fishing

5(2)Top Rated

Belozer's Whitewater Fishing is a family-owned business offering single and multi-day fly fishing trips on the Deschutes River near Maupin, Oregon. Join our skilled guides on one of our drift boat or jet boat trips, and fish for trout and steelhead on the beautiful Deschutes River!

Speckled TroutSteelhead
Maupin, Oregon
Bob Toman Guide Service - robin neeld
robin neeld

Bob Toman Guide Service

The Dalles, Oregon

inshore
The Dalles, Oregon
$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

Largemouth Bass

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

Channel Catfish

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Maupin3 guides · 42 miThe Dalles2 guides · 22 miHood River2 guides · 37 miWarm Springs2 guides · 67 mi

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 / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Oregon Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$44
Non-Resident$110.50
Requirements

Required for ages 12+. Combined angling license covers all waters. Tags required for salmon/steelhead.

Buy License Online — Oregon

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than one over 15 inches

Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for specific waterbody exceptions and regulations.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round, but check specific waterbody regulations
Bag Limit:5 per day, check specific waterbody regulations
Size Limit:8-inch minimum, check specific waterbody regulations

Many rivers and streams have specific regulations, including gear restrictions and seasonal closures. Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for details on your specific location.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check for specific regulations on certain waterbodies.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check for specific regulations on certain waterbodies.

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