Okeechobee, FL Fishing Trip — April

Your Okeechobee, FL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 86°F / Low 67°F1.6" 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
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
White BassGood
White Bass
Various

April Weather in Okeechobee

86°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
1.6"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

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

9 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 / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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.

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.

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.

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.

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