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Benson, MN Fishing Trip — April

Your Benson, MN Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 55°F / Low 34°F3.3" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Benson

55°F
Avg High
34°F
Avg Low
3.3"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

33 Guides Near Benson

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

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Schroeder's Guiding Service - Schroeder's Guiding Service
Schroeder's Guiding Service

Schroeder's Guiding Service

5(147)Top Rated

Catch monster Muskies on Lake Minnetonka with Schroeder's Guiding Service! Call Gregg Schroeder 952-442-3474.

Waconia, Minnesota
Erickson Guide Service - Erickson Guide Service
Erickson Guide Service

Erickson Guide Service

5(59)Top Rated

Our modern ice house rentals on Lake Minnetonka have forced air heat, TVs, & underwater cameras. The ultimate ice fishing experience! View rates & book now.

Mound, Minnesota
Todd Andrist - Todd Andrist
Todd Andrist

Todd Andrist

5(51)Top Rated

Fishing guide serving Gull Lake, Big Pelican Lake, North Long Lake, Cross Lake and the Whitefish Chain. Specializing in walleye, pike and lake trout.

Lake TroutNorthern PikeSpeckled Trout
Brainerd, Minnesota
Tonka West Guide Service - Tonka West Guide Service
Tonka West Guide Service

Tonka West Guide Service

5(41)Top Rated

Ice on lake Minnetonka Tonka is looking pretty good considering how warm it got and all the rain we got on top of that! Currently we are seeing 7 to 10 inches of good ice on the main lake. You will find spots with less ice around shorelines and bridges. You still need to proceed…

Mound, Minnesota
Jasper Guide Services - Jasper Guide Services
Jasper Guide Services

Jasper Guide Services

5(30)Top Rated

Our luxury fish houses provide the perfect space for your next ice fishing experience. Contact Dan to reserve your Lake Minnetonka Ice Fishing experience today.

Minnetrista, Minnesota
Nate Berg Fishing Guides - Nate Berg Fishing Guides
Nate Berg Fishing Guides

Nate Berg Fishing Guides

5(27)Top Rated
Brainerd, Minnesota
Last Cast Bait & Tackle - Last Cast Bait & Tackle
Last Cast Bait & Tackle

Last Cast Bait & Tackle

4.5(41)Top Rated

Looking for the best fishing experience on Lake Minnewaska and beyond? Last Cast Bait and Tackle in Starbuck, MN offers a wide range of products and services, including top-quality bait, tackle, and gear, as well as stylish fishing apparel. Our knowledgeable staff can provide expert advice on local fishing hotspots and techniques. Need a guided fishing trip? Our experienced guides can take you to the best fishing spots and help you land the big one. Contact us!

Starbuck, Minnesota
FishTraxx Guide Service - FishTraxx Guide Service
FishTraxx Guide Service

FishTraxx Guide Service

5(17)Top Rated

Brainerd MN Fishing Guides Service, Brainerd MN Fish House Rentals, Brainerd Fishing Guides,

Nisswa, Minnesota
Ice Guys Fish House Rentals - Ice Guys Fish House Rentals
Ice Guys Fish House Rentals

Ice Guys Fish House Rentals

5(17)Top Rated

The Ice Guys have luxury ice house rentals in the Brainerd Lakes Area. We have clean, modern ice houses on a number of the best lakes in the Brainerd Area.

East Gull Lake, Minnesota
Slab Seeker Fishing Guide Service - Slab Seeker Fishing Guide Service
Slab Seeker Fishing Guide Service

Slab Seeker Fishing Guide Service

5(13)Top Rated
Avon, Minnesota
Fish Lake Minnetonka - Fish Lake Minnetonka
Fish Lake Minnetonka

Fish Lake Minnetonka

5(12)Top Rated
Mound, Minnesota
Central MN Fishing Adventures - Central MN Fishing Adventures
Central MN Fishing Adventures

Central MN Fishing Adventures

5(11)Top Rated

We offer full-day or half-day guided fishing adventures in Central MN, catching the fish of your choice with our experienced guide. Book a trip.

Richmond, Minnesota
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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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Smallmouth Bass

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

Rainbow Trout

Various
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

Walleye

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

Minnesota Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$51
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Individual and family licenses available. Trout stamp additional.

Buy License Online — Minnesota

Species Regulations

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round in some streams; varies by lake
Bag Limit:5 per day (combined with other trout species)
Size Limit:No size limit in most lakes; varies by stream

Some streams have special regulations, including catch-and-release only sections. Check specific regulations for the waterbody.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Late May to Late February
Bag Limit:6
Size Limit:Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: In aggregate, not more than one longer than 17 inches.

Specific regulations may vary by water body; consult the Minnesota Fishing Regulations handbook.

Walleye
Season:Mid-May to Mid-February
Bag Limit:6
Size Limit:Varies by zone and water body; consult regulations

Walleye regulations vary significantly by zone and specific water body. Consult the Minnesota Fishing Regulations handbook for details.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round in some streams; varies by lake
Bag Limit:5 per day (combined with other trout species)
Size Limit:No size limit in most lakes; varies by stream

Some streams have special regulations, including catch-and-release only sections. Check specific regulations for the waterbody.

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