Chattanooga, TN Fishing Trip — December
Your Chattanooga, TN Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
What’s Biting in December
25 species
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
LowSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
LowGuadalupe Bass
Various
LowTilapia
Various
LowBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
LowHybrid Striped Bass
Various
LowLongnose Gar
Various
LowShortnose Gar
Various
LowWhite Perch
Various
LowYellow Bass
Various
LowRedbreast Sunfish
Various
LowRedear Sunfish
Various
LowRedfin Pickerel
Various
LowChain Pickerel
Various
LowFreshwater Drum
Various
LowGreen Sunfish
Various
LowBlack Crappie
Various
LowBowfin
Various
LowWhite Bass
Various
LowWhite Crappie
Various
LowRock Bass
Various
7 Guides Near Chattanooga
No guides are based in Chattanooga, 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.
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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 / fly fishing Fishing
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
Tennessee Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$28
Non-Resident$50
Requirements
Required for ages 13+. Covers all public waters including trout.
Species Regulations
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.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
Some lakes have different length limits, so check local regulations.
Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit on catfish 34 inches and less in length. Only one catfish over 34 inches in length may be harvested per day.
Size Limit:No size limit on catfish 34 inches and less in length.
Some lakes and rivers may have site-specific regulations; consult the TWRA fishing guide for details.
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in combination with largemouth and smallmouth bass
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass count as one species for the purpose of creel limits.