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Bristol, TN Fishing Trip — December

Your Bristol, TN Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 49°F / Low 30°F2.3" rain · 9 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Flathead CatfishLow
Flathead Catfish
Various

December Weather in Bristol

49°F
Avg High
30°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Matched

Tailwaters Lodge on the South Holston - Tailwaters Lodge on the South Holston
Tailwaters Lodge on the South Holston

Tailwaters Lodge on the South Holston

4.9(262)Top Rated

Discover premier fly fishing on the South Holston River with Tailwaters Lodge. Enjoy expert-guided float trips through scenic waters or step out your door to wade fish over 500 feet of private river frontage. An unforgettable East Tennessee experience for anglers of all levels.

Bristol, Tennessee
River Run Angling - River Run Angling
River Run Angling

River Run Angling

5(128)Top Rated

Check out our South Holston river lodging options when you're fishing with us! We have some of the best lodging options on the river!

Bristol, Tennessee
High Flying Flies Guide Service - High Flying Flies Guide Service
High Flying Flies Guide Service

High Flying Flies Guide Service

5(49)Top Rated

Bristol TN Fly Fishing Guide Service offering Guided Fly Fishing trips on the beautiful South Holston and Watauga Rivers. All experience levels welcomed.

Bristol, Tennessee
East TN Guide Service - East TN Guide Service
East TN Guide Service

East TN Guide Service

5(37)Top Rated

The river is calling. Book your guided fly fishing trip today through East Tennessee Guide Service and start making memories!

Bristol, Tennessee
$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

Largemouth Bass

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

Striped Bass

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

Carp

freshwater
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

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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.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Only one Striped Bass over 32 inches may be harvested per day.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Only one flathead catfish over 34 inches may be harvested per day.

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