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Elba, MN Fishing Trip — April

Your Elba, MN Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 37°F7" rain · 13 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
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Elba

57°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
7"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Near Elba

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

Kujawa outdoors - Kujawa outdoors
Kujawa outdoors

Kujawa outdoors

5(16)Top Rated

Mississippi River pool 4 walleye fishing charter information.

Walleye
Lake City, Minnesota
Luhmanns River Guiding - Luhmanns River Guiding
Luhmanns River Guiding

Luhmanns River Guiding

5(9)Top Rated

Mississippi River Pool 4 and Lake Pepin fishing guide

freshwater
Lake City, Minnesota
Last Pass Guide Service - Last Pass Guide Service
Last Pass Guide Service

Last Pass Guide Service

5(4)Top Rated

Last Pass Guide Service goose hunting guide service in Rochester Minnesota for giant Canada Geese and Snow Goose Hunts in Missouri and South Dakota.

inshore
Dover, Minnesota
MedCity Adventures Guide Service LLC - MedCity Adventures Guide Service LLC
MedCity Adventures Guide Service LLC

MedCity Adventures Guide Service LLC

5(2)Top Rated

MedCity Adventures Guide Service, LLC is your premier outdoor leisure and recreation expedition experience in Rochester and Southeastern Minnesota.

Rochester, Minnesota
Jackson Guide Services | Fishing - Jackson Guide Services | Fishing
Jackson Guide Services | Fishing

Jackson Guide Services | Fishing

Wabasha, Minnesota

Jackson Guide Services. Guided fishing services on the Mississippi in Minnesota.

inshore
Wabasha, Minnesota
Live To Fish Mississippi River - Live To Fish Mississippi River
Live To Fish Mississippi River

Live To Fish Mississippi River

Hayfield, Minnesota

Mississippi River fishing walleyes on Pool 4 and Lake Pepin out of Red Wing MN.

freshwater
Hayfield, Minnesota
$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

Brown Trout

Various
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F
M
A
M
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J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

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

Smallmouth 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

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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 freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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

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.

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.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Varies by location; generally late May/early June - February
Bag Limit:Varies by location; typically 3-5
Size Limit:Varies by location; some catch and release only areas

Check the specific regulations for the lake or river you plan to fish as limits and size restrictions vary. Some waters are catch-and-release only.

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