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Rutherford, TN Fishing Trip — December

Your Rutherford, TN Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 51°F / Low 35°F1.6" rain · 5 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
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassLow
White Bass
Various
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

December Weather in Rutherford

51°F
Avg High
35°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Near Rutherford

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

Cedar Ridge Guide Service - Cedar Ridge Guide Service
Cedar Ridge Guide Service

Cedar Ridge Guide Service

5(9)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Buchanan, Tennessee. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Buchanan, Tennessee
Bowfishing - Bowfishing
Bowfishing

Bowfishing

5(1)Top Rated

Parker’s Outfitting provides duck hunting opportunities and lodging at Reelfoot Lake, TN

freshwaterbowfishing
Union City, Tennessee
Elliotts Guide Service - Elliotts Guide Service
Elliotts Guide Service

Elliotts Guide Service

Greenfield, Tennessee

Licensened Guide on Kentucky/Barkley Lakes for all your fishing needs. Elliott's Guide Service

freshwater
Greenfield, Tennessee
Reelfootlakefishingguide - Reelfootlakefishingguide
Reelfootlakefishingguide

Reelfootlakefishingguide

Hornbeak, Tennessee

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

freshwaterCrappie
Hornbeak, 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
$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

Crappie

freshwater
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

White Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Hornbeak2 guides · 26 miSpringville2 guides · 52 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 freshwater / bowfishing 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

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.

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