Colby, KS Fishing Trip — April
Your Colby, KS Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 41°F1.3" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
5 species
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
ExcellentCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodHybrid Striped Bass
Various
April Weather in Colby
66°F
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
1.3"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Colby.
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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
1 / 2
Kansas Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$27.50
Non-Resident$52.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16-74. Includes all public waters. Hand fishing permit separate.
Species Regulations
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Applies to all catfish species in aggregate. Some community lakes may have specific regulations.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Considered a rough fish; check local regulations for specific locations.
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Only one blue catfish may be 30 inches or longer in length.
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum length limit on state fishing lakes, community lakes, and reservoirs. Check for special regulations on specific bodies of water.
Some waters may have length limits or be catch-and-release only; consult the current Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary.