Wharton, TX Fishing Trip — December
Your Wharton, TX Fishing Trip
December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 70°F / Low 51°F2.3" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in December
5 species
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
LowHybrid Striped Bass
Various
December Weather in Wharton
70°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
18 Guides Near Wharton
No guides are based in Wharton, 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's Biting By Month
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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 offshore / inshore Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- 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.
Species Regulations
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Only one blue catfish 30 inches or greater may be retained per day.
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.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
For catfish, only 1 may be 30 inches or greater in length.