Baton Rouge, LA Fishing Trip — April
Your Baton Rouge, LA Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 81°F / Low 64°F4.4" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in April
29 species
ExcellentStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
ExcellentCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentWhite Crappie
Various
ExcellentTilapia
Various
ExcellentWhite Perch
Various
ExcellentBlack Crappie
Various
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
ExcellentBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodWhite Bass
Various
GoodYellow Bass
Various
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodHybrid Striped Bass
Various
GoodShortnose Gar
Various
GoodLongnose Gar
Various
GoodWhite Catfish
Various
GoodRedbreast Sunfish
Various
GoodRedear Sunfish
Various
GoodRedfin Pickerel
Various
GoodRock Bass
Various
GoodFreshwater Drum
Various
GoodGreen Sunfish
Various
GoodGuadalupe Bass
Various
GoodBowfin
Various
GoodBullhead Catfish
Various
GoodChain Pickerel
Various
April Weather in Baton Rouge
81°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
4.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
6 Guides Matched
Prepare for Your Trip
Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
For Your Target Species
For Offshore Fishing
For the Season
What to Bring
Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:
Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Rain jacket or windbreaker
Layered clothing (cooler offshore)
Light rain jacket
$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.
Things to Do in Baton Rouge
Activities for your non-fishing days
What's Biting By Month
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Louisiana Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$9.50
Non-Resident$60
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.
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.