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Rifle, CO Fishing Trip — April

Your Rifle, CO Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 32°F1.3" rain · 5 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

April Weather in Rifle

65°F
Avg High
32°F
Avg Low
1.3"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

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

1 in Rifle + 4 Nearby

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Our Mission Connecting our anglers with the invigorating beauty of a riparian adventure. From start to finish, our approach is different. Our focus on a quality fishing experience extends far beyond the number or size of fish caught in a day. We strive to impart our passion for the valley we love and protect the…

inshore
Carbondale, Colorado
$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

Walleye

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

Rainbow Trout

Various
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

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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

Colorado Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$36.08
Non-Resident$97.97
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes fishing in both lakes and streams.

Buy License Online — Colorado

Species Regulations

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.

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.

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.

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