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Drexel, MO Fishing Trip — April

Your Drexel, MO Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 49°F6.5" rain · 14 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Drexel

66°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
6.5"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Near Drexel

No guides are based in Drexel, 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
Stockton Missouri Bass Fishing - Stockton Missouri Bass Fishing
Stockton Missouri Bass Fishing

Stockton Missouri Bass Fishing

5(17)Top Rated

My name is George Spicer. I am an experienced Bass fisherman with more than 40 years of fishing knowledge on bass and other game fish. I have extensive knowledg

El Dorado Springs, Missouri
Thompson Fishing Guides - Thompson Fishing Guides
Thompson Fishing Guides

Thompson Fishing Guides

4.5(8)Top Rated

Guided Bass fishing and Walleye fishing on Stockton Lake Missouri

freshwaterLargemouth BassWalleye
Arcola, 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

Largemouth Bass

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

Channel Catfish

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

Walleye

Various
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

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

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.

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.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

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.

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