Ridgway, CO Fishing Trip — April
Your Ridgway, CO Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 58°F / Low 25°F1.1" rain · 4 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
5 speciesApril Weather in Ridgway
58°F
Avg High
25°F
Avg Low
1.1"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
1 in Ridgway + 10 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.
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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 / freshwater / fly fishing Fishing
- Waders (if not provided)
- Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
- Bug spray
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
- Light rain jacket
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
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.
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.
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.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply.






