Lake St. Croix Beach, MN Fishing Trip — April

Your Lake St. Croix Beach, MN Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 55°F / Low 36°F3.6" rain · 11 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
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Lake St. Croix Beach

55°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
3.6"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

23 Guides Near Lake St. Croix Beach

No guides are based in Lake St. Croix Beach, 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.

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 Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

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

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.

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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