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Bluff City, TN Fishing Trip — December

Your Bluff City, TN Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 50°F / Low 31°F2.6" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
White BassLow
White Bass
Various
Flathead CatfishLow
Flathead Catfish
Various

December Weather in Bluff City

50°F
Avg High
31°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

2 in Bluff City + 14 Nearby

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Tailwaters Lodge on the South Holston

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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's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Largemouth Bass

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

White Bass

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

Flathead Catfish

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Bristol4 guides · 9 miElizabethton4 guides · 10 miJefferson City2 guides · 70 miJohnson City2 guides · 10 miPiney Flats2 guides · 3 miRutledge2 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 fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray

Tennessee Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$28
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 13+. Covers all public waters including trout.

Buy License Online — Tennessee

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Some lakes and rivers may have different length limits. Check specific regulations for the waterbody you intend to fish.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum

Some lakes have different length limits, so check local regulations.

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

No limit on catfish less than 34 inches in length.

White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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