Newborn, GA Fishing Trip — April

Your Newborn, GA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 77°F / Low 56°F3.7" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

April Weather in Newborn

77°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
3.7"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

11 Guides Near Newborn

No guides are based in Newborn, but these guides operate nearby.

$790
Estimated total for 2 people
$395
per person
Charter $400
Tip $80
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

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 Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Georgia Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes freshwater fishing. Trout stamp additional $5 if needed.

Buy License Online — Georgia

Species Regulations

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

Some public fishing areas and reservoirs may have specific regulations; check local rules.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum

Check local water body regulations as some areas may have specific limits, especially on the Savannah River and its tributaries.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

On Lake Blackshear, the bag limit is 15 crappie per day.

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