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Zachary, LA Fishing Trip — April

Your Zachary, LA Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 61°F3.4" 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
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
White BassGood
White Bass
Various

April Weather in Zachary

79°F
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

7 Guides Near Zachary

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

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
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
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
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
Swollfest Fishing Rodeo - Swollfest Fishing Rodeo
Swollfest Fishing Rodeo

Swollfest Fishing Rodeo

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

inshore
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
$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

Channel Catfish

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

Blue Catfish

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Baton Rouge6 guides · 18 miMandeville3 guides · 69 miThibodaux2 guides · 62 miMetairie2 guides · 73 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 / 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

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.

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

Anglers are encouraged to harvest blue catfish to help control the population.

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.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than 2 over 20 inches
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