Kissimmee, FL Fishing Trip — April

Your Kissimmee, FL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 65°F0.8" rain · 4 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in April

25 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
TilapiaExcellent
Tilapia
Various
White CrappieExcellent
White Crappie
Various
White PerchExcellent
White Perch
Various
Black CrappieExcellent
Black Crappie
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Rock BassGood
Rock Bass
Various
Shortnose GarGood
Shortnose Gar
Various
Longnose GarGood
Longnose Gar
Various
Yellow BassGood
Yellow Bass
Various
Redear SunfishGood
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelGood
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Chain PickerelGood
Chain Pickerel
Various
Freshwater DrumGood
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishGood
Green Sunfish
Various
Guadalupe BassGood
Guadalupe Bass
Various
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
BowfinGood
Bowfin
Various
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Redbreast SunfishGood
Redbreast Sunfish
Various

April Weather in Kissimmee

85°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
0.8"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

4 Guides Matched

$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 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 freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Florida Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Only one can be longer than 24 inches. This regulation applies to sunshine bass and white bass as well, in any combination.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, only 10 crappie may be less than 10 inches in total length.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Part of the 5-fish aggregate bass limit. Check for local regulations.

Tilapia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Tilapia are not native to Florida and are considered an exotic species. Anglers are encouraged to harvest them.

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