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Memphis, TN Fishing Trip — December

Your Memphis, TN Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 52°F / Low 38°F2" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

13 species
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassLow
White Bass
Various
Hybrid Striped BassLow
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
White CatfishLow
White Catfish
Various
Flathead CatfishLow
Flathead Catfish
Various
Bullhead CatfishLow
Bullhead Catfish
Various

December Weather in Memphis

52°F
Avg High
38°F
Avg Low
2"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Memphis

No guides are based in Memphis, but these guides operate nearby.

Donald Hedge Fishing Guide Service - Donald Hedge Fishing Guide Service
Donald Hedge Fishing Guide Service

Donald Hedge Fishing Guide Service

4.3(9)

Donald Hedge is the premier pickwick lake fishing guide. For over 30 years Donald has fished Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River below the dam targeting trophy smallmouth, largemouth, striped bass, catfish, and white bass.

freshwaterWhite BassStriped Bass
Counce, Tennessee
Kincades Llc Guide Service And Outfitter - Kincades Llc Guide Service And Outfitter
Kincades Llc Guide Service And Outfitter

Kincades Llc Guide Service And Outfitter

Hornbeak, Tennessee

Have some fun and hunt some ducks, catch some fish, and see some eagles with Kincade's Guide Service at Reelfoot Lake!

freshwater
Hornbeak, Tennessee
Open Water Guide Service - Open Water Guide Service
Open Water Guide Service

Open Water Guide Service

Tiptonville, Tennessee

My name is Shane Walley and I am the head guide for Open Water Guide Service. I offer guided crappie and bluegill fishing trips on Reelfoot Lake in Northwest Tennessee.

freshwaterBluegillCrappie
Tiptonville, Tennessee
Reelfootlakefishingguide - Reelfootlakefishingguide
Reelfootlakefishingguide

Reelfootlakefishingguide

Hornbeak, Tennessee

Reelfoot lake fishing guide, reelfoot lake crappie guide, fishing guide, crappie guide.

freshwaterCrappie
Hornbeak, 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
1 / 3

Striped Bass

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

Bluegill

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

Crappie

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

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

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

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:Must be greater than 34 inches

Only one blue catfish greater than 34 inches may be harvested per day.

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.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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