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White Cloud, MI Fishing Trip — April

Your White Cloud, MI Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 34°F2.5" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in White Cloud

57°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

79 Guides Near White Cloud

No guides are based in White Cloud, but these guides operate nearby.

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Betts Guide Service & Outfitters - Betts Guide Service & Outfitters
Betts Guide Service & Outfitters

Betts Guide Service & Outfitters

4.8(374)Top Rated

Michigan Steelhead Fishing - Guided Fly fishing & light tackle trips for Steelhead, Salmon and Trout Fishing on the Muskegon River, Manistee, and Pere Marquette River. (231) 519-7348

SalmonSpeckled TroutSteelhead
Newaygo, Michigan
Chinook Pier - Stefanie Herder
Stefanie Herder

Chinook Pier

4.6(657)Top Rated

For travel information regarding the Grand Haven Area, explore VisitGrandHaven.com and you'll find the best four-season destination in Michigan.

inshore
Grand Haven, Michigan
Pere Marquette River Lodge - Pere Marquette River Lodge
Pere Marquette River Lodge

Pere Marquette River Lodge

4.5(218)Top Rated

Featuring rustic rooms plus riverside cabins & houses, this lodge also offers fishing guides.

Baldwin, Michigan
On Target Fishing - On Target Fishing
On Target Fishing

On Target Fishing

5(96)Top Rated

Discover the best of Michigan during a budget-friendly fishing trip with On Target Fishing Guide Service. Save your spot today for a memorable journey!

Spot
Stanwood, Michigan
Baldwin Creek Lodge - Baldwin Creek Lodge
Baldwin Creek Lodge

Baldwin Creek Lodge

4.7(111)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Baldwin, Michigan. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Baldwin, Michigan
In-Depth Precision Charters - In-Depth Precision Charters
In-Depth Precision Charters

In-Depth Precision Charters

5(76)Top Rated

Northwest Michigan fishing charter business for walleye and perch.

PerchWalleye
Tustin, Michigan
Batcke's Manistee River Lodge - Batcke's Manistee River Lodge
Batcke's Manistee River Lodge

Batcke's Manistee River Lodge

4.6(72)Top Rated

Come On, Let's Fish! Whether you're looking for a fish of a lifetime, or just some time away from the daily grind, let us arrange an amazing fly fishing trip for you on one of our beautiful Northern Michigan waters. Fly Fishing Trips If you’re looking for an amazing fishing trip amidst some of America’s

Wellston, Michigan
Dead Reckoning Guide Service - Dead Reckoning Guide Service
Dead Reckoning Guide Service

Dead Reckoning Guide Service

5(41)Top Rated

25 Years Experience exploring, learning, and working with some of the best guides Michigan has to offer, Dead Reckoning Guide Service is born.

Muskegon, Michigan
Sea Flea Charters LLC - Sea Flea Charters LLC
Sea Flea Charters LLC

Sea Flea Charters LLC

5(41)Top Rated

Sea Flea Charters salmon and trout charter fishing in Lake Michigan from the port of Grand Haven, MI Chinook Pier

SalmonSpeckled Trout
Grand Haven, Michigan
Great Lakes Guide Service - Great Lakes Guide Service
Great Lakes Guide Service

Great Lakes Guide Service

4.8(51)Top Rated
Muskegon, Michigan
River Trek Guide Service - River Trek Guide Service
River Trek Guide Service

River Trek Guide Service

5(30)Top Rated
Muskegon, Michigan
Free Style Charters - Free Style Charters
Free Style Charters

Free Style Charters

4.8(34)Top Rated
Ludington, Michigan
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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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Crappie

freshwater
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F
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A
M
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J
A
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O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

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

Northern Pike

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Manistee18 guides · 55 miLudington16 guides · 43 miMuskegon12 guides · 33 miGrand Haven11 guides · 41 miHolland7 guides · 57 miSaugatuck5 guides · 66 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 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

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

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

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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