Bend, OR Fishing Trip — April

Your Bend, OR Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 33°F0.9" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

18 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Cutthroat TroutExcellent
Cutthroat Trout
Various
Brook TroutExcellent
Brook Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
SmeltGood
Smelt
Various
Mountain WhitefishGood
Mountain Whitefish
Various
Lake WhitefishGood
Lake Whitefish
Various
Sand SeatroutGood
Sand Seatrout
Various
CiscoFair
Cisco
Various
Kokanee SalmonFair
Kokanee Salmon
Various
Atlantic SalmonFair
Atlantic Salmon
Various

April Weather in Bend

57°F
Avg High
33°F
Avg Low
0.9"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

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

8 Guides Matched

$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 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 / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Oregon Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$44
Non-Resident$110.50
Requirements

Required for ages 12+. Combined angling license covers all waters. Tags required for salmon/steelhead.

Buy License Online — Oregon

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum, only one may exceed 31 inches

Some areas may have specific closures or restrictions; check local regulations before fishing.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No more than one over 15 inches

Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for specific waterbody exceptions and regulations.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Some waterbodies may have specific size or bag limits. Check the Oregon Sport Fishing Regulations for details on your specific location.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check for specific regulations on certain waterbodies.

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