Big Lake, MO Fishing Trip — April
Your Big Lake, MO Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 47°F2.5" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
ExcellentWalleye
Various
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
April Weather in Big Lake
67°F
Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
No Guides Found
We couldn't find guides near Big Lake.
Browse all Missouri guides$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
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum
Check specific area regulations for exceptions.
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.
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.
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.