Grand Lake, CO Fishing Trip — April
Your Grand Lake, CO Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 48°F / Low 21°F1.4" rain · 7 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
What’s Biting in April
8 species
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentRainbow Trout
Various
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
April Weather in Grand Lake
48°F
Avg High
21°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.
1 in Grand Lake + 24 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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Colorado Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$36.08
Non-Resident$97.97
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Includes fishing in both lakes and streams.
Species Regulations
Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3
Size Limit:20-inch minimum
Only one striped bass can be over 30 inches. Specific regulations may vary by location, so check local postings.
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Bag limit is for trout, grayling, and kokanee salmon in aggregate. Special regulations apply on specific waters; consult the Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing regulations brochure.
Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply, including Gold Medal Waters.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:One Walleye longer than 21 inches allowed in the daily bag limit.
Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply.