Council Bluffs, IA Fishing Trip — April
Your Council Bluffs, IA Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 44°F2.4" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
April Weather in Council Bluffs
63°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
2.4"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
No Guides Found
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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
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.
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.
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.