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Leesburg, FL Fishing Trip — April

Your Leesburg, FL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 64°F0.5" rain · 2 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

April Weather in Leesburg

85°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
0.5"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

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

1 in Leesburg + 128 Nearby

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Estuary Adventures charter service - Neil Cipolla
Claimed
From $450
Neil Cipolla

Estuary Adventures charter service

5(3)Top Rated

Exclusive charter company offering anything and everything on the water! Fishing, snorkeling manatee and dolphin tours, scalloping and everything in between! If we can't do what you need,we know somebody who can!

inshorenearshoreRedfishSpotted Seatrout
Homosassa, Florida
Up to 4
David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service - David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service
David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service

David Paycheck Fishing Guide Service

5(1192)Top Rated

With Over 1,600 - 5 star reviews! 600 - 5 star Google reviews! 375 - 5 star Guidesly reviews! 355 - 5 star Fishing Booker reviews! 325 - 5 star Tripadvisor Reviews! • Also rated #1 in Tours/Activities on Tripadvisor in Orlando!!! • Awarded Tripadvisor’s “2024 Travelers Choice Award” Which is awarded to the Top 10% of businesses on Tripadvisor!

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Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center - Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center
Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center

Bird's Underwater Manatee Dive Center

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Discover Crystal River with our clear kayak rentals. Wondering where to rent kayaks? We offer top-quality kayak rental services in Crystal River, FL for every adventure.

Crystal River, Florida
Go Castaway Fishing Charters - Go Castaway Fishing Charters
Go Castaway Fishing Charters

Go Castaway Fishing Charters

5(301)Top Rated
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iOutdoor Fishing Adventures - iOutdoor Fishing Adventures
iOutdoor Fishing Adventures

iOutdoor Fishing Adventures

4.9(550)Top Rated

Outdoor was founded by avid Outdoors men and women who love to hunt, fish, boat and enjoy the great outdoors! While cruising inter-coastal founded iOutdoor.

Orlando, Florida
West Shore Outfitters - West Shore Outfitters
West Shore Outfitters

West Shore Outfitters

4.9(672)Top Rated

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AJ's Bass Guides - AJ's Bass Guides
AJ's Bass Guides

AJ's Bass Guides

4.9(618)Top Rated

Orlando fishing reports and fishing forecasts. Stay up to date on the latest information on the fishing on Lake Toho and Kissimmee.

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Family Adventure Charters - Family Adventure Charters
Family Adventure Charters

Family Adventure Charters

4.8(689)Top Rated
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Crystal River Guide Service - Crystal River Guide Service
Crystal River Guide Service

Crystal River Guide Service

5(234)Top Rated

Located in the heart of Crystal River we are providing guests with fishing and scalloping experiences that last a lifetime. Call 352-322-6660 Today!

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Revolution Adventures - Revolution Adventures
Revolution Adventures

Revolution Adventures

4.7(1157)Top Rated

Revolution Adventures offers you and your party ATV and buggy driving, fishing and archery, clay shooting and more! It's the Best Off Road Experience.

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Big Toho Marina - Big Toho Marina
Big Toho Marina

Big Toho Marina

4.7(482)Top Rated
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River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental - River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental
River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental

River Safaris - Homosassa Airboat Tours and Boat Rental

4.7(640)Top Rated

Airboat and Pontoon Boat Tours and Boat Rentals, Swim with Manatees, Manatee Tours on the Homosassa River at River Safaris in Homosassa Florida.

Homosassa, Florida
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$850
Estimated total for 2 people
$425
per person
Charter $450
Tip $90
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

Bluegill

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

White Bass

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

your guide provides all fishing gear and bait. Here's what else you should bring:

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 / nearshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

In the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, only one bass can be over 22 inches. Consult specific regulations for trophy bass waters.

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

Carp are considered a non-native species in Florida.

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.

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