Franklin, WI Fishing Trip — April

Your Franklin, WI Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 55°F / Low 37°F3" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

5 species
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Rainbow TroutExcellent
Rainbow Trout
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

April Weather in Franklin

55°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
3"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

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

63 Guides Near Franklin

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

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$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.

Wisconsin Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$20
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Inland trout stamp and Great Lakes stamp available additionally.

Buy License Online — Wisconsin

Species Regulations

Brown Trout
Season:Varies by waterbody; consult regulations pamphlet.
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; consult regulations pamphlet.
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody; consult regulations pamphlet.

Many streams have special regulations, including gear restrictions and catch-and-release only sections. Check specific waterbody regulations.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Varies by waterbody; consult regulations pamphlet.
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody; consult regulations pamphlet.
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody; consult regulations pamphlet.

Many streams have special regulations, including gear restrictions and catch-and-release only sections. Check specific waterbody regulations.

Walleye
Season:Varies by waterbody
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody

Regulations vary significantly by specific water body. Consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet for details.

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

Some waters may have special regulations; consult the Wisconsin DNR regulations pamphlet.

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