Orlando, FL Fishing Trip — April

Your Orlando, FL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 84°F / Low 64°F0.6" rain · 3 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

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

April Weather in Orlando

84°F
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
0.6"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

12 Guides Matched

Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Light rain jacket
$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.

Things to Do in Orlando

Activities for your non-fishing days

Florida Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license.

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Species Regulations

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Only one can be longer than 24 inches. This regulation applies to sunshine bass and white bass as well, in any combination.

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

In Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, only 10 crappie may be less than 10 inches in total length.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

In the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, only one bass can be over 22 inches. Consult specific regulations for trophy bass waters.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Part of the 5-fish aggregate bass limit. Check for local regulations.

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