Allison, IA Fishing Trip — April

Your Allison, IA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip

High 59°F / Low 39°F5.7" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

Largemouth Bass

Excellent

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

Channel Catfish

Excellent

Channel Catfish

Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing

Rainbow Trout

Excellent

Rainbow Trout

Various

Smallmouth Bass

Good

Smallmouth Bass

Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Allison

59°F

Avg High

39°F

Avg Low

5.7"

Rainfall

13

Rainy Days

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

8 Guides Near Allison

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

The Landing, a Riverfront Inn

4.9(176)Top Rated

At The Landing, we provide lodging rooms and suites in this beautifully renovated warehouse. Along with the Riverfront Inn, we have a gas dock and fishing barge along the Mississippi River.

Guttenberg, Iowa

Bear Creek Anglers

Xicanx Fly

XICANX FLY. Iowa Driftless Fly Fishing guided trips. Premium quality Drifless flies for sale. Specializing in Euro Nymphing and innovative Trout Streamers, Bass Streamers, Pike/Musky Streamers, and Great Lakes steelhead flies.

freshwaterfly fishingLargemouth BassSpeckled Trout

Sugar Bottom Crappie Guide Service

North Liberty, Iowa

Legends Guide Service

Wonderlich Outdoors

Wonderlich Outdoors Hunting and Fishing Guide in Iowa offer everything from ice fishing to whitetail deer guides to African safaris.

Des Moines, Iowa

IceBound Guide Service

Professional fishing charter service in Grimes, Iowa. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Central Iowa Charters

Urbandale, Iowa

$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

Largemouth Bass

Channel Catfish

Rainbow Trout

Smallmouth Bass

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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 / fly fishing / inshore Fishing

Waders (if not provided)
Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
Bug spray
Bug spray
Rain gear
Light rain jacket

Iowa Fishing License

License Cost

Resident$22

Non-Resident$48.50

Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes all inland waters. Trout fee additional.

Buy License Online — Iowa

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:5 per day

Size Limit:14-inch minimum

In streams and rivers, all bass must be immediately released. Exceptions exist for specific lakes and impoundments.

Channel Catfish

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:No limit

Size Limit:No size limit

None

Rainbow Trout

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:5 per day

Size Limit:No size limit

Some areas are catch-and-release only; check local regulations.

Smallmouth Bass

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:5 per day

Size Limit:12-inch minimum

In streams and rivers, all bass must be immediately released. Exceptions exist for specific lakes and impoundments.