Bates City, MO Fishing Trip — April
Your Bates City, MO Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 49°F5.7" rain · 13 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
April Weather in Bates City
67°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
5.7"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
18 Guides Near Bates City
No guides are based in Bates City, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
Missouri Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$12
Non-Resident$42
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for trout parks and designated areas.
Species Regulations
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Check specific area regulations as some areas may have different limits or length restrictions.
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
In some areas, only 1 may be over 18 inches. Check specific area regulations for exceptions.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum length limit on streams; varies on some impoundments
Check specific regulations for impoundments as length limits may vary.