Goodrich, MI Fishing Trip — April

Your Goodrich, MI Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 36°F3.6" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various

April Weather in Goodrich

57°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
3.6"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

1 in Goodrich + 33 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 inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Michigan Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$26
Non-Resident$76
Requirements

Required for ages 17+. All-species license covers all state waters.

Buy License Online — Michigan

Species Regulations

Brown Trout
Season:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by water body; check specific regulations

Some waters have specific gear restrictions or are catch-and-release only. Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for details.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round, catch-and-release only from January 1 - Friday before Memorial Day. Harvest allowed starting Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Check the Michigan Fishing Guide for exceptions on specific bodies of water.

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