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Payson, AZ Fishing Trip — April

Your Payson, AZ Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 39°F1.1" rain · 5 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various

April Weather in Payson

68°F
Avg High
39°F
Avg Low
1.1"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Near Payson

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

Lo Water Guide Service llc - Lo Water Guide Service llc
Lo Water Guide Service llc

Lo Water Guide Service llc

4.9(46)Top Rated

Experience fishing with a pro Arizona fishing guide, Derek Rivchin from Phoenix. Book a Fall date for carp fishing, fly fishing, and more!

Carp
Phoenix, Arizona
Reel'em In Adventures - Reel'em In Adventures
Reel'em In Adventures

Reel'em In Adventures

4.9(41)Top Rated

Reel'em In Adventures is a Licensed Guided Fishing Serivce with Warren Risberg at Lake Pleasant in Peoria, Arizona on a 2018 Lowe SF234 23' 7" Pontoon Boat Striper Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, White Bass, Carp, Flathead Catfish, Crappie

CarpCatfishCrappie
Surprise, Arizona
Sedona Fly Fishing - Sedona Fly Fishing
Sedona Fly Fishing

Sedona Fly Fishing

5(17)Top Rated
Cottonwood, Arizona
No-Limit-Fishing - No-Limit-Fishing
No-Limit-Fishing

No-Limit-Fishing

5(15)Top Rated

Experience Arizona bass fishing like never before! Join us on Lake Pleasant for an unforgettable day of fishing and relaxation.

Largemouth Bass
Morristown, Arizona
Fishing With Gary Senft - Fishing With Gary Senft
Fishing With Gary Senft

Fishing With Gary Senft

4.9(10)Top Rated
inshore
Phoenix, Arizona
Dirty Verde Outfitters - Dirty Verde Outfitters
Dirty Verde Outfitters

Dirty Verde Outfitters

5(5)Top Rated

Fly fishing in Sedona offers some of the most breathtaking and rewarding angling experiences in the Southwest. Oak Creek flows beneath Sedona’s towering red cliffs, creating a perfect blend of crystal-clear water, diverse trout habitat, and world-class scenery. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or brand new to fly fishing, Oak Creek provides an unforgettable opportunity to experience trout fishing in a truly unique landscape.

Speckled Trout
Camp Verde, Arizona
Az Legend Adventures Kayak Fishing And Private Kayak Only Tours - Az Legend Adventures Kayak Fishing And Private Kayak Only Tours
Az Legend Adventures Kayak Fishing And Private Kayak Only Tours

Az Legend Adventures Kayak Fishing And Private Kayak Only Tours

5Top Rated

Book a Private Instructed Fly Fishing half Day with Sedona Fly Fishing, Cottonwood Fly Fishing AZ. Enjoy expert guidance and serene waters in AZ.

fly fishing
Cottonwood, Arizona
$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

Spotted Bass

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

Channel 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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Cottonwood2 guides · 53 miPhoenix2 guides · 62 mi

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 / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Light rain jacket

Arizona Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$37
Non-Resident$55
Requirements

Required for ages 10+. Includes both warm and cold water fishing.

Buy License Online — Arizona

Species Regulations

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:13-inch minimum

Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass count as one species for bag limits. Possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:13-inch minimum

Check specific water regulations as some may differ.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:13-inch minimum

Check specific water body regulations as exceptions to statewide rules exist.

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