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Cottonwood, ID Fishing Trip — April

Your Cottonwood, ID Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 55°F / Low 33°F1.5" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Cottonwood

55°F
Avg High
33°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

14 Guides Near Cottonwood

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

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Wild River Adventures - Wild River Adventures
Wild River Adventures

Wild River Adventures

4.9(259)Top Rated
Riggins, Idaho
Hammer Down River Excursions - Hammer Down River Excursions
Hammer Down River Excursions

Hammer Down River Excursions

4.9(229)Top Rated

Explore the wild Hells Canyon on a guided fishing or boating tour with the experienced guides at Hammer Down River Excursions!

White Bird, Idaho
River Adventures Inc. - River Adventures Inc.
River Adventures Inc.

River Adventures Inc.

4.9(164)Top Rated

Home to the best Hells Canyon jet boat tours in Idaho, River Adventures will bring you on an escapade filled with breathtaking beauty and amazing wildlife.

Riggins, Idaho
Whitewater Expeditions - Whitewater Expeditions
Whitewater Expeditions

Whitewater Expeditions

5(101)Top Rated

Whitewater Expeditions provides scenic tours, fishing charters and jet boat adventures on the Salmon River.

Salmon
Riggins, Idaho
Salmon River Drifters - Salmon River Drifters
Salmon River Drifters

Salmon River Drifters

5(70)Top Rated

Come see what Idaho Steelhead are all about! Salmon River Drifters offers guided Drift Boat Steelhead Fishing trips on the Salmon River in Riggins, Idaho.

SalmonSteelhead
Riggins, Idaho
Stotts Fishing Adventures - Stotts Fishing Adventures
Stotts Fishing Adventures

Stotts Fishing Adventures

4.9(69)Top Rated

Fishing either the Columbia River or Hells Canyon, Sottts Fishing is your premier Sturgeon Fishing Guides of the Pacific Northwest. Book a Trip Today!

Lewiston, Idaho
Snake River Adventures and RiverQuest Excursions - Snake River Adventures and RiverQuest Excursions
Snake River Adventures and RiverQuest Excursions

Snake River Adventures and RiverQuest Excursions

4.7(76)Top Rated

Snake River Adventures Toll Free: 1-800-262-8874 Local: 1-208-746-6276 Email: [email protected] Website: https://snakeriveradventures.com Office: Located inside Hells Gate State Park 4832 Hells Gate

Lewiston, Idaho
Rapid River Outfitters LLC - Rapid River Outfitters LLC
Rapid River Outfitters LLC

Rapid River Outfitters LLC

4.9(28)Top Rated

Drift Boat Steelhead Fishing on the Salmon River. Your Steelhead Advantage.

SalmonSteelhead
Riggins, Idaho
Riverquest Excursions - Butch Odegaard
Butch Odegaard

Riverquest Excursions

4.9(21)Top Rated
freshwater
Lewiston, Idaho
S & S River Outfitters - S & S River Outfitters
S & S River Outfitters

S & S River Outfitters

5(18)Top Rated

Experience an unforgettable Idaho fishing trip with S & S River Outfitters. Catch Steelhead, Salmon, Bass, Trout, and monster Sturgeon Snake or Salmon River, Hells Canyon or the River of No Return wilderness trips!

Largemouth BassSalmonSpeckled Trout
Riggins, Idaho
Jarrett's Guide Services - Jarrett's Guide Services
Jarrett's Guide Services

Jarrett's Guide Services

5(17)Top Rated

An Idaho Fishing Outfitter.specializing in day trips for Steelhead, Chinook Salmon and Huge Smallmouth Bass.Fishing on Idaho's Clearwater River and Dworshak Reservior. Home of The

SalmonSmallmouth BassSteelhead
Orofino, Idaho
Wapiti River Guides - Wapiti River Guides
Wapiti River Guides

Wapiti River Guides

5(7)Top Rated
Riggins, Idaho
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$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
1 / 2

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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

Channel Catfish

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Riggins7 guides · 44 miLewiston4 guides · 40 miNew Meadows2 guides · 55 miOrofino2 guides · 30 mi

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

Idaho Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$30.50
Non-Resident$98
Requirements

Required for ages 14+. Steelhead and salmon permits sold separately.

Buy License Online — Idaho

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to the general rules.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to the general rules. Some waters are catch-and-release only for trout.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for potential exceptions.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for exceptions to the general rules. Some areas may have more restrictive limits.

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