Bird Island, MN Fishing Trip — April

Your Bird Island, MN Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 37°F3" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Lake TroutGood
Lake Trout
Various

April Weather in Bird Island

57°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

33 Guides Near Bird Island

No guides are based in Bird Island, but these guides operate 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.

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

Steelhead
Season:See specific stream regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by stream; check regulations
Size Limit:Varies by stream; check regulations

Steelhead regulations vary greatly by stream and time of year. Consult the Minnesota Fishing Regulations booklet for specific stream regulations.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day; possession limit of 3
Size Limit:Varies by zone; may have protected slot limits

Size limits vary by zone to protect spawning populations. Consult the Minnesota fishing regulations booklet for specific zone regulations.

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.

Perch
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; check specific regulations. Many lakes have a limit of 20 per day.
Size Limit:No size limit

Check the current Minnesota Fishing Regulations for specific lake and area regulations, as bag limits can vary widely.

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