Birmingham, IA Fishing Trip — April
Your Birmingham, IA Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 44°F4.1" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
5 species
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentRainbow Trout
Various
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
April Weather in Birmingham
64°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
4.1"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
4 Guides Near Birmingham
No guides are based in Birmingham, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
Iowa Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$22
Non-Resident$48.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Includes all inland waters. Trout fee additional.
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.
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.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Check local regulations for specific water bodies as exceptions may exist.
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Certain lakes and rivers may have different length and bag limits; check local regulations.