Richmond, TX Fishing Trip — December

Your Richmond, TX Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 69°F / Low 51°F1.3" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

December Weather in Richmond

69°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
1.3"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

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

33 Guides Near Richmond

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

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$1,750
Estimated total for 2 people
$875
per person
Charter $1,200
Tip $240
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

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 / deep sea / offshore / nearshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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

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.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Only two striped bass 30 inches or greater may be retained. Special regulations may apply on certain water bodies.

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.

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