Lake Bridgeport, TX Fishing Trip — December

Your Lake Bridgeport, TX Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 42°F0.1" rain · 2 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

SheepsheadFair
Sheepshead
Various
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various
TarponLow
Tarpon
Various

December Weather in Lake Bridgeport

62°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
0.1"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

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

12 Guides Near Lake Bridgeport

No guides are based in Lake Bridgeport, 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.

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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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

Sheepshead
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Flounder
Season:Open Season: December 16 - October 14
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Gigging is a popular method for catching flounder.

Tarpon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:85-inch maximum length

Tarpon tags are required to possess a tarpon. Check TPWD website for details.

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