Napoleonville, LA Fishing Trip — April

Your Napoleonville, LA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 64°F2.3" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Napoleonville

80°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

32 Guides Near Napoleonville

No guides are based in Napoleonville, but these guides operate nearby.

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$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 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 Fishing

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

Louisiana Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$9.50
Non-Resident$60
Requirements

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

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Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Special regulations may apply on certain bodies of water; consult the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries regulations.

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

None

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Size Limit:No size limit

In Lake Ouachita and its tributaries, the daily take and possession limit for black bass (largemouth, spotted, smallmouth, and Guadalupe bass, singly or in combination) is 6, only one of which may exceed 17 inches total length.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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