FishingCharterFinder Logo

Gardendale, AL Fishing Trip — April

Your Gardendale, AL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 57°F3.7" rain · 11 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Gardendale

76°F
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
3.7"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

3 Guides Near Gardendale

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

Riverside Fly Shop - Riverside Fly Shop
Riverside Fly Shop

Riverside Fly Shop

4.9(118)Top Rated
Bremen, Alabama
Stripemaster's Guide Service - Stripemaster's Guide Service
Stripemaster's Guide Service

Stripemaster's Guide Service

4.8(25)Top Rated

Stripemasters Guide Service has 10 years combined experience Striper fishing Smith Lake, Alabama. We fish all year round full time. We utilize different techniques in different times of the year.

Striped Bass
Jasper, Alabama
Smith Lake Fishing Adventures - Smith Lake Fishing Adventures
Smith Lake Fishing Adventures

Smith Lake Fishing Adventures

5(17)Top Rated

Smith Lake Fishing Adventures strives to offer the best striped bass fishing guide service on Lewis Smith Lake in Alabama. Book your fishing trip today.

Striped Bass
Arley, Alabama
$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

Peak
1 / 2

Blue Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Bluegill

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Guntersville6 guides · 54 miCentre2 guides · 73 mi

Alabama Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$13.10
Non-Resident$51.80
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.

Buy License Online — Alabama

Species Regulations

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:Must be over 34 inches

Only one blue catfish over 34 inches may be harvested per angler per day from Alabama public waters.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum

There are specific regulations for certain areas, so anglers should consult the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division regulations for details.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum total length

Some water bodies may have different size or creel limits. Check local regulations before fishing.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

There are some exceptions on specific bodies of water, so anglers should consult the regulations for their specific location.

Start Over