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Astoria, SD Fishing Trip — April

Your Astoria, SD Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 54°F / Low 35°F2.8" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various

April Weather in Astoria

54°F
Avg High
35°F
Avg Low
2.8"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Astoria

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

Tight Linz Fishing - Tight Linz Fishing
Tight Linz Fishing

Tight Linz Fishing

5(12)Top Rated

Fishing is a great way to relax and have fun, so trust Tight Linz Fishing for a walleye fishing charter on Waubay Lake. Call us today to set an appointment.

Walleye
Milbank, South Dakota
South Dakota Fishing Guide - South Dakota Fishing Guide
South Dakota Fishing Guide

South Dakota Fishing Guide

4.4(19)

We offer lodging near on Lake Poinsett. We also have a resort near the lake by Estelline, South Dakota. Our lodge is near Lake Poinsett, Lake Albert, Oakwood and Bruce.

Estelline, South Dakota
Dakota Prairie Angling - Dakota Prairie Angling
Dakota Prairie Angling

Dakota Prairie Angling

Watertown, South Dakota

Dakota Prairie Angling is a walleye guide service near Whitlocks Bay on beautiful Lake Oahe. Dakota Prairie Angling also provides ice fishing on northeastern South Dakota glacial lakes.

freshwaterWalleye
Watertown, South Dakota
$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

Striped Bass

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

Flathead Catfish

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

Hybrid Striped Bass

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

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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 Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

South Dakota Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$28
Non-Resident$79
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Covers all inland and boundary waters. Paddlefish tag separate.

Buy License Online — South Dakota

Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:28-inch minimum

Only one striped bass may be possessed.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass count as one in the daily limit of 5.

Hybrid Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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