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Brighton, TN Fishing Trip — April

Your Brighton, TN Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 55°F13.4" rain · 13 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Blue CatfishExcellent
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting

April Weather in Brighton

73°F
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
13.4"
Rainfall
13
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

6 Guides Near Brighton

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

Donald Hedge Fishing Guide Service - Donald Hedge Fishing Guide Service
Donald Hedge Fishing Guide Service

Donald Hedge Fishing Guide Service

4.3(9)

Donald Hedge is the premier pickwick lake fishing guide. For over 30 years Donald has fished Pickwick Lake and the Tennessee River below the dam targeting trophy smallmouth, largemouth, striped bass, catfish, and white bass.

freshwaterWhite BassStriped Bass
Counce, Tennessee
Bowfishing - Bowfishing
Bowfishing

Bowfishing

5(1)Top Rated

Parker’s Outfitting provides duck hunting opportunities and lodging at Reelfoot Lake, TN

freshwaterbowfishing
Union City, Tennessee
Kincades Llc Guide Service And Outfitter - Kincades Llc Guide Service And Outfitter
Kincades Llc Guide Service And Outfitter

Kincades Llc Guide Service And Outfitter

Hornbeak, Tennessee

Have some fun and hunt some ducks, catch some fish, and see some eagles with Kincade's Guide Service at Reelfoot Lake!

freshwater
Hornbeak, Tennessee
Reelfootlakefishingguide - Reelfootlakefishingguide
Reelfootlakefishingguide

Reelfootlakefishingguide

Hornbeak, Tennessee

Reelfoot lake fishing guide, reelfoot lake crappie guide, fishing guide, crappie guide.

freshwaterCrappie
Hornbeak, Tennessee
Open Water Guide Service - Open Water Guide Service
Open Water Guide Service

Open Water Guide Service

Tiptonville, Tennessee

My name is Shane Walley and I am the head guide for Open Water Guide Service. I offer guided crappie and bluegill fishing trips on Reelfoot Lake in Northwest Tennessee.

freshwaterBluegillCrappie
Tiptonville, Tennessee
Elliotts Guide Service - Elliotts Guide Service
Elliotts Guide Service

Elliotts Guide Service

Greenfield, Tennessee

Licensened Guide on Kentucky/Barkley Lakes for all your fishing needs. Elliott's Guide Service

freshwater
Greenfield, Tennessee
$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

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Largemouth Bass

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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

Blue Catfish

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

Spotted Bass

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Hornbeak2 guides · 67 mi

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 / bowfishing Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Tennessee Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$28
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 13+. Covers all public waters including trout.

Buy License Online — Tennessee

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Some lakes and rivers may have different length limits. Check specific regulations for the waterbody you intend to fish.

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

No limit on catfish less than 34 inches in length.

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:Must be greater than 34 inches

Only one blue catfish greater than 34 inches may be harvested per day.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in combination with largemouth and smallmouth bass
Size Limit:No size limit

Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass count as one species for the purpose of creel limits.

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