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Hale, MO Fishing Trip — April

Your Hale, MO Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 48°F5.7" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Hale

66°F
Avg High
48°F
Avg Low
5.7"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

5 Guides Near Hale

No guides are based in Hale, but these guides operate nearby.

Barber Fishing Guide Service - Barber Fishing Guide Service
Barber Fishing Guide Service

Barber Fishing Guide Service

5(177)Top Rated

Barber Fishing Guide Service Lake of the Ozarks. Catch Crappie, Bass, Catfish, White Bass, and other fish. Best fishing guides on the lake. Coast Guard Licensed. We put you on the fish! Call today to reserve your fishing trip ​(314) 583 8174

CatfishCrappieLargemouth Bass
Rocky Mount, Missouri
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

Rainbow Trout

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

Northern Pike

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

Crappie

freshwater
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

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

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.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum

Only one pike may be longer than 30 inches. Check specific area regulations for exceptions.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

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.

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