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Lakeport, CA Fishing Trip — April

Your Lakeport, CA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 45°F1.2" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Lakeport

67°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
1.2"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

1 in Lakeport + 13 Nearby

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$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

Striped Bass

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

Brown Trout

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

Catfish

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

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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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

California Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$54.00
Non-Resident$145.94
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Ocean enhancement and report card stamps may be required.

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Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Check specific regulations for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and other water bodies as special rules may apply.

Brown Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than one trout may exceed 20 inches. Some waters have specific size restrictions; check regulations.

Many waters have special regulations, including catch-and-release only. Check the specific water body regulations before fishing.

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

Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass count as one species group for the purposes of bag limits. Review specific water body regulations for exceptions.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than one trout may exceed 20 inches. Some waters have specific size restrictions; check regulations.

Many waters have special regulations, including catch-and-release only. Check the specific water body regulations before fishing.

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