Temple, TX Fishing Trip — December

Your Temple, TX Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 46°F0.4" rain · 2 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

8 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
CarpFair
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassLow
White Bass
Various
Hybrid Striped BassLow
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

December Weather in Temple

66°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
0.4"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

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

1 in Temple + 6 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

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.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day (combined)
Size Limit:No size limit

For blue and channel catfish, only one can be 30 inches or greater in length. There are special regulations for certain water bodies, so consult the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regulations.

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.

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.

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