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Harpers Ferry, IA Fishing Trip — April

Your Harpers Ferry, IA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 37°F7" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various

April Weather in Harpers Ferry

57°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
7"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Harpers Ferry

No guides are based in Harpers Ferry, 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
$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

Crappie

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

Walleye

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

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Decorah2 guides · 32 mi

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 Fishing

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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