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Baton Rouge, LA Fishing Trip — April

Your Baton Rouge, LA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 63°F4.4" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

29 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
White CrappieExcellent
White Crappie
Various
TilapiaExcellent
Tilapia
Various
White PerchExcellent
White Perch
Various
Black CrappieExcellent
Black Crappie
Various
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
Yellow BassGood
Yellow Bass
Various
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Shortnose GarGood
Shortnose Gar
Various
Longnose GarGood
Longnose Gar
Various
White CatfishGood
White Catfish
Various
Redbreast SunfishGood
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Redear SunfishGood
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelGood
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Rock BassGood
Rock Bass
Various
Freshwater DrumGood
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishGood
Green Sunfish
Various
Guadalupe BassGood
Guadalupe Bass
Various
BowfinGood
Bowfin
Various
Bullhead CatfishGood
Bullhead Catfish
Various
Chain PickerelGood
Chain Pickerel
Various

April Weather in Baton Rouge

81°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
4.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

6 Guides Matched

Down The Bayou Charters - Down The Bayou Charters
Down The Bayou Charters

Down The Bayou Charters

4.8(73)Top Rated

Fresh Yellowfin Recipes. Tuna Poke’ & Seared Ahi recipes. Catch great Yellowfin on our offshore fishing trips in Grand Isle. (225) 226-2781

offshoreTunaAhi (Tuna)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Trail Escapes - Trail Escapes
Trail Escapes

Trail Escapes

5(1)Top Rated

Your next hunting or fishing trip - handled. We've already done all the research for you, with dozens of lodges across the US, each individually visited and inspected.

inshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Center for Sportfishing Policy - Center for Sportfishing Policy
Center for Sportfishing Policy

Center for Sportfishing Policy

5(1)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Nautical Miles Charters - Nautical Miles Charters
Nautical Miles Charters

Nautical Miles Charters

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Nautical Miles Charters, Grand Isle, Louisiana, Inshore and Offshore Fishing Charters. Call us and book your trip today! (225) 202-3912

offshoreinshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Swollfest Fishing Rodeo - Swollfest Fishing Rodeo
Swollfest Fishing Rodeo

Swollfest Fishing Rodeo

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

inshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Laid Back Charter - Laid Back Charter
Laid Back Charter

Laid Back Charter

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Laid Back Inshore Fishing Charters is a dedicated and knowledgeable fishing crew located in Grand Isle, Louisiana. We provide top of the line fishing equipment and service to get you on the fish. Book your Louisiana inshore fishing charter trip with us today!

inshore
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$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 / 3

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Carp

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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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 offshore / inshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

Louisiana Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$9.50
Non-Resident$60
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.

Buy License Online — Louisiana

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Only two striped bass in the daily creel may exceed 30 inches total length.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

None

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
White Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check local regulations for specific water bodies as some may have special rules.

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