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Aredale, IA Fishing Trip — April

Your Aredale, IA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 59°F / Low 39°F5.2" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

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

April Weather in Aredale

59°F
Avg High
39°F
Avg Low
5.2"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

7 Guides Near Aredale

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

The Landing, a Riverfront Inn - The Landing, a Riverfront Inn
The Landing, a Riverfront Inn

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 - Bear Creek Anglers
Bear Creek Anglers

Bear Creek Anglers

5(21)Top Rated
Decorah, Iowa
Xicanx Fly - Xicanx Fly
Xicanx Fly

Xicanx Fly

5(12)Top Rated

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
Decorah, Iowa
Legends Guide Service - Legends Guide Service
Legends Guide Service

Legends Guide Service

5(5)Top Rated
inshore
Fenton, Iowa
Wonderlich Outdoors - Wonderlich Outdoors
Wonderlich Outdoors

Wonderlich Outdoors

5(4)Top Rated

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 - IceBound Guide Service
IceBound Guide Service

IceBound Guide Service

5(3)Top Rated

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

Grimes, Iowa
Central Iowa Charters - Central Iowa Charters
Central Iowa Charters

Central Iowa Charters

3(2)
inshore
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
1 / 2

Rainbow Trout

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

Channel Catfish

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

Brown Trout

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

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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

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.

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

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

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

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