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Ville Platte, LA Fishing Trip — April

Your Ville Platte, LA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 62°F4.9" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

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

April Weather in Ville Platte

80°F
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
4.9"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

26 Guides Near Ville Platte

No guides are based in Ville Platte, but these guides operate nearby.

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Louisiana Backwater Charters - Louisiana Backwater Charters
Louisiana Backwater Charters

Louisiana Backwater Charters

5(147)Top Rated

Got questions? Curious about fishing rates, lodging or what to bring? Contact the LA Backwater Charter Team!

Hackberry, Louisiana
Hackberry Rod & Gun - Hackberry Rod & Gun
Hackberry Rod & Gun

Hackberry Rod & Gun

4.8(154)Top Rated
Hackberry, Louisiana
River of Swamps Boat Tours - River of Swamps Boat Tours
River of Swamps Boat Tours

River of Swamps Boat Tours

5(82)Top Rated

Let River of Swamps Tours show you the Atchafalaya Basin Swamp near Henderson LA. Explore like a local- this is not a loud airboat tour! Easy online booking.

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
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
Fishing Tom Guide Service - Fishing Tom Guide Service
Fishing Tom Guide Service

Fishing Tom Guide Service

4.8(58)Top Rated
Sulphur, Louisiana
High Tide Charters - High Tide Charters
High Tide Charters

High Tide Charters

5(25)Top Rated

High Tide Charters LLC provides anglers of all levels with an unforgettable fishing charter experience. Call us: (337) 660-1858 Email: [email protected]

Lake Charles, Louisiana
Calcasieu Charter Service - Calcasieu Charter Service
Calcasieu Charter Service

Calcasieu Charter Service

4.8(21)Top Rated

Calcasieu Lake Light Tackle Saltwater Fishing and Waterfowl Lodge in Southwest Louisiana.

Lake Charles, Louisiana
SMOKIN' REELS CHARTERS LLC - SMOKIN' REELS CHARTERS LLC
SMOKIN' REELS CHARTERS LLC

SMOKIN' REELS CHARTERS LLC

5(16)Top Rated

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New Iberia, Louisiana
Calcasieu Hot Spots Fishing Charters - Calcasieu Hot Spots Fishing Charters
Calcasieu Hot Spots Fishing Charters

Calcasieu Hot Spots Fishing Charters

5(15)Top Rated

Welcome to Calcasieu Hot Spots Fishing Charters, on Calcasieu Lake in Hackberry, Louisiana. Calcasieu Lake is known for big speckled trout, redfish.

RedfishSpeckled Trout
Hackberry, Louisiana
South Louisiana Redfishing Charters - South Louisiana Redfishing Charters
South Louisiana Redfishing Charters

South Louisiana Redfishing Charters

5(14)Top Rated

South Louisiana fishing charters. Inshore fishing trips for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum and Sheepshead on Vermilion Bay, Cypremort Point, La. fishing near Lafayette Louisiana. Capt. Guided fishing trips on Vermilion Bay. The best Red fishing and Speckled trout hot spots for fishing near Lafayette La.

Black DrumRedfishSheepshead
Lafayette, Louisiana
Hackberry Charters - Hackberry Charters
Hackberry Charters

Hackberry Charters

4.9(15)Top Rated
Hackberry, Louisiana
Cat 5 Fishing Charters - Lake Charles - Cat 5 Fishing Charters - Lake Charles
Cat 5 Fishing Charters - Lake Charles

Cat 5 Fishing Charters - Lake Charles

5(13)Top Rated

Experience the thrill of Louisiana's best fishing with Cat 5 Fishing Charters - a team of professional guides dedicated to making your trip memorable!

Lake Charles, Louisiana
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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's Biting By Month

Peak
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Channel Catfish

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

Spotted Bass

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

Bluegill

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Baton Rouge6 guides · 73 miLake Charles4 guides · 75 mi

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.

Buy License Online — Louisiana

Species Regulations

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

No limit or size restrictions on catfish in Louisiana, but check local advisories for consumption.

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.

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

None

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.

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