Port Clinton, PA Fishing Trip — December

Your Port Clinton, PA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 36°F / Low 22°F2.7" rain · 9 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

8 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogFair
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
WeakfishLow
Weakfish
Various
TunaLow
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishLow
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various

December Weather in Port Clinton

36°F
Avg High
22°F
Avg Low
2.7"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

9 Guides Near Port Clinton

No guides are based in Port Clinton, 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 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

Pennsylvania Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$22.97
Non-Resident$52.97
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout/salmon permit and Lake Erie permit available additionally.

Buy License Online — Pennsylvania

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum

Applies to Delaware River and Estuary. Check specific regulations for the Delaware River.

Tautog
Season:January 1 – February 28 and April 1 – December 31
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Regulations can change annually; consult the current Pennsylvania Fishing Summary for the most up-to-date rules.

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations can change annually; consult the current Pennsylvania Fishing Summary for the most up-to-date rules.

Black Sea Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:12.5-inch minimum

Applies to Delaware River and Estuary. Check specific regulations for the Delaware River.

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