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Carthage, TX Fishing Trip — December

Your Carthage, TX Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 45°F0.8" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

5 species
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Hybrid Striped BassLow
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

December Weather in Carthage

63°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
0.8"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Near Carthage

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

Cal's Fishing Guide Service - Cal's Fishing Guide Service
Cal's Fishing Guide Service

Cal's Fishing Guide Service

5(18)Top Rated
Nacogdoches, Texas
ETX Outdoors - ETX Outdoors
ETX Outdoors

ETX Outdoors

5(15)Top Rated

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Hallsville, Texas
NacoTack Fishing Services - NacoTack Fishing Services
NacoTack Fishing Services

NacoTack Fishing Services

5(13)Top Rated

Monthly fishing report for Lake Naconiche. Weekly report found by clicking TPWD site link on my home page.

Garrison, Texas
Lumber jack guide service - Lumber jack guide service
Lumber jack guide service

Lumber jack guide service

5(8)Top Rated

Lumber Jack Guide Service offers guided bass fishing trips and LiveScope training on Lake Nacogdoches, Lake Naconiche, and other East Texas lakes. Learn, catch big fish, and make lasting memories

Largemouth Bass
Nacogdoches, Texas
Caddo Lake Guide Service - Caddo Lake Guide Service
Caddo Lake Guide Service

Caddo Lake Guide Service

5(6)Top Rated

Caddo Lake Guide - fishing guides, fishing report, photographs, caddo lake information

Karnack, Texas
Stanley Gresham - Stanley Gresham
Stanley Gresham

Stanley Gresham

5(3)Top Rated

Lake Nacogdoches, Texas fishing guide. Stanley Gresham is a largemouth bass fishing guide on Lake Nacogdoches, Texas.

freshwaterLargemouth Bass
Douglass, Texas
$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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Crappie

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Zavalla3 guides · 67 miNacogdoches2 guides · 48 miHemphill2 guides · 59 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 Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Texas Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$30
Non-Resident$58
Requirements

Required for ages 17+. Freshwater and saltwater packages available. Red drum tag separate.

Buy License Online — Texas

Species Regulations

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

Special regulations apply on some trophy bass lakes, including Lake Fork and Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

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

Carp are considered a rough fish in Texas, and there are no restrictions on harvest.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Spotted bass are considered a black bass and are included in the black bass aggregate limit.

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