Cotter, IA Fishing Trip — April
Your Cotter, IA Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 43°F4.3" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
5 species
ExcellentRainbow Trout
Various
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
April Weather in Cotter
64°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
4.3"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
3 Guides Near Cotter
No guides are based in Cotter, 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
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.
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.
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