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Houston, MN Fishing Trip — April

Your Houston, MN Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 36°F6.3" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

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

April Weather in Houston

57°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
6.3"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Houston

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

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
$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
1 / 2

Largemouth Bass

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

Brown Trout

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

Crappie

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

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Lake City2 guides · 58 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

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

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.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some lakes may have special regulations with reduced bag limits. Check local 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.

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