Leakey, TX Fishing Trip — December

Your Leakey, TX Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 46°F0.1" rain · 1 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

Speckled TroutFair
Speckled Trout
Drift Fishing · Fly Fishing
TarponLow
Tarpon
Various
King MackerelLow
King Mackerel
Various

December Weather in Leakey

67°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
0.1"
Rainfall
1
Rainy Days

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

19 Guides Near Leakey

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

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$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.

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Species Regulations

Speckled Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-25 inch slot limit

No more than one speckled trout may be longer than 25 inches.

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.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:27-inch minimum
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