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Sun Prairie, WI Fishing Trip — April

Your Sun Prairie, WI Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 57°F / Low 36°F3.1" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

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

April Weather in Sun Prairie

57°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
3.1"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days

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

16 Guides Near Sun Prairie

No guides are based in Sun Prairie, but these guides operate nearby.

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Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co. - Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.
Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.

Musky Fool Fly Fishing Co.

5(880)Top Rated

Our entire selection of premium fly fishing gear is available online and in store. Our team of experts is here to help you put more fish in the bag! 5% of all profits donated directly to trophy fish conservation.

Waunakee, Wisconsin
Redbeard Bowfishing - Redbeard Bowfishing
Redbeard Bowfishing

Redbeard Bowfishing

5(48)Top Rated

Book a Wisconsin Dells scenic river tour and fishing charter with Readbeard Bowfishing. We have all the equipment, just show up!

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Pike Pole Fishing - Multi Species Guide Service - Pike Pole Fishing - Multi Species Guide Service
Pike Pole Fishing - Multi Species Guide Service

Pike Pole Fishing - Multi Species Guide Service

5(36)Top Rated

Open water fishing rates, targeting either walleye, northern pike, pan fish, or bass. Custom packages and pricing are also available upon request.

Largemouth BassNorthern PikeWalleye
Edgerton, Wisconsin
Musky Motive Guide Service - Michael Collins
Michael Collins

Musky Motive Guide Service

5(18)Top Rated

Located near Wisconsin Dells, Mike Collins, owner of Musky Motive Guide Service LLC offers year round guided fishing trips for a variety of species.

inshore
Portage, Wisconsin
Reel Good Guide Service - Reel Good Guide Service
Reel Good Guide Service

Reel Good Guide Service

5(13)Top Rated

Wisconsin river fishing is unlike anywhere else. You'll probably throw back fish here that would be a trophy anywhere else. Our Wisconsin Dells River Guided Fishing Tours offer miles of coastline and pristine waters.

Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Capt. Mike Norton's Big Green Lake Fishing - Capt. Mike Norton's Big Green Lake Fishing
Capt. Mike Norton's Big Green Lake Fishing

Capt. Mike Norton's Big Green Lake Fishing

5(13)Top Rated
Green Lake, Wisconsin
Madison Angling Guide Service - Madison Angling Guide Service
Madison Angling Guide Service

Madison Angling Guide Service

5(12)Top Rated

Learn everything about Madison, WI fishing. Where to go, clubs to join, equipment, lakes, and much more! Check out our helpful free tips and articles!

Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
Hookin Jaw Charters - Hookin Jaw Charters
Hookin Jaw Charters

Hookin Jaw Charters

5(5)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Poynette, Wisconsin. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Poynette, Wisconsin
Madison Wisconsin Musky Fishing Guide Service - Madison Wisconsin Musky Fishing Guide Service
Madison Wisconsin Musky Fishing Guide Service

Madison Wisconsin Musky Fishing Guide Service

5(4)Top Rated

Madison Wisconsin Musky Fishing Guide Service with Jeff Hanson Professional Madison Wisconsin Chain of Lakes Muskie Fishing Guide. The Madison Musky Fishing Guide Service muskie fishes lakes Monona, Wingra, Waubesa, Mud Lake, Yahara River and on Twin Valley Lake in Dodgeville Wisconsin.

freshwaterMuskie
Verona, Wisconsin
Fishingthrills Guide Service - Fishingthrills Guide Service
Fishingthrills Guide Service

Fishingthrills Guide Service

5(4)Top Rated

Fishing Wisconsin Lake Delevan, Lake Geneva, Madison Chain and Yellowstone Lake with Wisconsin fishing guide Scott Hill. Walleye, musky and bass fishing and hunting reports for Lake Delevan, Lake Geneva and Madison Wisconsin areas

Largemouth BassWalleye
Beloit, Wisconsin
Barbie Doll Sports Fishing Charters - Barbie Doll Sports Fishing Charters
Barbie Doll Sports Fishing Charters

Barbie Doll Sports Fishing Charters

5(3)Top Rated
Mayville, Wisconsin
Fishing Pharmacist Guide Service - Fishing Pharmacist Guide Service
Fishing Pharmacist Guide Service

Fishing Pharmacist Guide Service

5(3)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Hartland, Wisconsin. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Hartland, Wisconsin
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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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
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Crappie

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

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
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

Walleye

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Port Washington19 guides · 70 miMilwaukee17 guides · 69 miOshkosh3 guides · 68 miWisconsin Dells2 guides · 43 miCottage Grove2 guides · 7 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 inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

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

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.

Largemouth Bass
Season:May 4, 2024 - March 2, 2025 for catch and release only. Harvest season opens June 15, 2024.
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

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

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.

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.

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