Mapleton, KS Fishing Trip — April
Your Mapleton, KS Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 68°F / Low 50°F7.8" rain · 15 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
5 species
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
GoodHybrid Striped Bass
Various
GoodWhite Bass
Various
April Weather in Mapleton
68°F
Avg High
50°F
Avg Low
7.8"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
1 Guide Near Mapleton
No guides are based in Mapleton, 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
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
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.
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are considered in aggregate for the 5 per day limit.
Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum