Charleston, TN Fishing Trip — April

Your Charleston, TN Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 54°F5.4" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Charleston

73°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
5.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

9 Guides Near Charleston

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

$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.

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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 / fly fishing Fishing

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

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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.

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.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
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