Barton, MD Fishing Trip — April
Your Barton, MD Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 64°F / Low 45°F4" rain · 14 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
5 species
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentFlathead Catfish
Various
ExcellentCarp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
ExcellentCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodHybrid Striped Bass
Various
April Weather in Barton
64°F
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
4"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
1 Guide Near Barton
No guides are based in Barton, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
Maryland Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$20.50
Non-Resident$30.50
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Chesapeake Bay sport fishing license and trout stamps available.
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round, except catch and release only from March 1 to June 15 in certain tidal waters
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Special regulations may apply in certain areas; consult the Maryland Guide to Fishing for specific locations.
Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Applies to non-tidal waters. Check local regulations for tidal waters.
Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum
Possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit.