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Crystal Lakes, MO Fishing Trip — April

Your Crystal Lakes, MO Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 48°F5.4" rain · 14 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various

April Weather in Crystal Lakes

66°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
5.4"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

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

4 Guides Near Crystal Lakes

No guides are based in Crystal Lakes, but these guides operate nearby.

All Out Guide Service - Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake - All Out Guide Service - Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake
All Out Guide Service - Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake

All Out Guide Service - Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake

4.9(39)Top Rated

Jeremy Ransom and Travis Hunter are licensed US Coast Guard Captains who provide guided catfish and paddlefish trips on the Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake.

CatfishPaddlefish
Edwards, Missouri
Catch 'em Guide Service - Catch 'em Guide Service
Catch 'em Guide Service

Catch 'em Guide Service

5(3)Top Rated
Clinton, Missouri
Catfishingguide - Catfishingguide
Catfishingguide

Catfishingguide

3(3)
freshwater
Warsaw, Missouri
Proffesional Fishing Guide Services - Jack Vanderpool
Jack Vanderpool

Proffesional Fishing Guide Services

Marshall, Missouri

inshore
Marshall, Missouri
$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

Channel Catfish

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

Largemouth Bass

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

Rainbow Trout

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

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

Missouri Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$12
Non-Resident$42
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Trout permit additional for trout parks and designated areas.

Buy License Online — Missouri

Species Regulations

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

In impoundments of 100 acres or more, only 1 catfish can be over 24 inches. 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.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No length limit

Check specific regulations for trout parks and trout management areas as they may differ.

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