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Nashville, TN Fishing Trip — April

Your Nashville, TN Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 73°F / Low 54°F7.4" rain · 12 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CarpExcellent
Carp
Bottom Fishing · Fly Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
White BassGood
White Bass
Various

April Weather in Nashville

73°F
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
7.4"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

2 in Nashville + 6 Nearby

Brian Carper's (Fishing) Guide Service - Brian Carper's (Fishing) Guide Service
Brian Carper's (Fishing) Guide Service

Brian Carper's (Fishing) Guide Service

5(911)Top Rated
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Nashville kats fishing - Nashville kats fishing
Nashville kats fishing

Nashville kats fishing

5(18)Top Rated

Nashville Kats Guide Service Nashville Tennessee. Offering Trophy Catfish Charters in the Nashville Tennessee Old Hickory Lake and Cheatham Lake Guide Service

Cross Plains, Tennessee
Mark Miller Fishing Guide and Recreation Services - Mark Miller Fishing Guide and Recreation Services
Mark Miller Fishing Guide and Recreation Services

Mark Miller Fishing Guide and Recreation Services

5(13)Top Rated

Enjoy a peaceful cruise around the beautiful Percy Priest Lake. Take in the stunning views and unwind with friends or family on our scenic lake tour.

Smyrna, Tennessee
Music City Anglers - Music City Anglers
Music City Anglers

Music City Anglers

5(9)Top Rated

We are full time fishing guides based out of Nashville, TN. Whether you're looking for Nashville fly fishing guides or conventional fishing guides, we have you covered. No one can offer the same diversity of fishing in Nashville.

Nashville, Tennessee
TN Moving Waters Guide Service - TN Moving Waters Guide Service
TN Moving Waters Guide Service

TN Moving Waters Guide Service

5(9)Top Rated

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Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Ed Martin's Striper, Hybrid and Bass Fishing Guide - Ed Martin's Striper, Hybrid and Bass Fishing Guide
Ed Martin's Striper, Hybrid and Bass Fishing Guide

Ed Martin's Striper, Hybrid and Bass Fishing Guide

5(5)Top Rated

Ed Martin is a Nashville fishing guide specializing in Striper, Hybrid, and Bass fishing trips on Percy Priest Lake, Nashville, TN

Largemouth BassStriped Bass
Nashville, Tennessee
Tightlines Tennessee - Tightlines Tennessee
Tightlines Tennessee

Tightlines Tennessee

5(4)Top Rated

Tightlines Tennessee is a fly fishing guide service offering float and wade/walk trips for a variety of species including: rainbow, brown, and brook trout, large and smallmouth bass, musky, carp, and striped bass.

Brook TroutCarpSmallmouth Bass
Gallatin, Tennessee
Harbor Town Fly Fishing - Harbor Town Fly Fishing
Harbor Town Fly Fishing

Harbor Town Fly Fishing

Hermitage, Tennessee

Hosting & Booking Fly Fishing Trips of a Lifetime!

fly fishing
Hermitage, 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

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

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

Bluegill

freshwater
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

Carp

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Mt. Juliet2 guides · 15 miSilver Point2 guides · 53 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 fly fishing Fishing

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

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

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Only one Striped Bass over 32 inches may be harvested per day.

Carp
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum

Some lakes have different length limits, so check local 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.

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