April is legitimately considered the first, truly spring month, because the days are becoming much longer, and the sun is warming up like summer. There are many places in our country (especially on small lakes) where fishing in April is still possible from ice. Moreover, according to “ the last ice“The fish are biting, just excellent. However, for many anglers, April is interesting primarily because it is in this month that full-fledged open water fishing begins!
What kind of fish are caught in April?
For all anglers, without exception, fishing in April turns into a very exciting pastime, since this month there is a chance to fish for such types of fish as chub, silver bream, bream, ruffe, burbot, pike, perch, roach, carp and crucian carp. The beginning of the bite of certain fish directly depends on when it is time for them to spawn. Among other things, all fishermen should remember that in the vast majority of reservoirs (except for paid ones), fishing in April is accompanied by the beginning of a two-month ban on the use of almost all gear, except for the ordinary one with two hooks.
Fishing gear in April
So, the long-awaited April is just around the corner. Therefore, it is time to discuss the issue related to choosing the most suitable ones. Let’s immediately focus on the fact that fishing in April is different types fishing requires the angler to have different gear. For example, white bream, dace and silver bream will be caught well with a float rod and feeder. But at this time of year it is more advisable to catch pike outside its spawning grounds using live bait gear equipped with one single hook.
Many who like to sit with a fishing rod are convinced that fishing in April will not only be exciting, but also effective only when catching roach. There is probably some truth in this statement, since in the spring the roach gathers in huge schools and quickly responds to the bait offered to it. In addition to roach, it makes sense to hunt for perch. The most in effective ways When fishing for perch in April, a summer nod fishing rod with a jig and a bloodworm is considered (such tackle is indispensable when fishing in whirlpools with a strong current), as well as a float tackle, which will have a small jig instead of a hook.
We can say with one hundred percent certainty that fishing in April will appeal to all those who like to hunt for crucian carp and crucian carp. These two species of fish, having slept for the winter, are trying hard to gain weight before the upcoming spawning. During this period, it is almost impossible to find a free place on “carp” or “crucian carp” ponds. Fishing in April for crucian carp is carried out mainly using a frieder or a bait-and-snatch bait with a feeder. As for frequent changes in depth, this does not threaten anglers, since crucian carp are caught almost at the very bottom of the reservoir. Based on this, we can assume that it is most practical to use a blind float mount, which has separate requirements. Firstly, the chosen float should be as sensitive as possible (crucian carp takes a very long time to attach itself to the bait and it bites extremely carefully). Secondly, fishing in April means having the good old goose feather float, which has become a true classic of the genre. Such a float, provided it has sufficient sensitivity, will be clearly visible at a distance of up to 20 m, and its white neutral color will not alarm or scare away fish, as well as other living creatures living somewhere nearby. As for hooks, high-quality hooks No. 3-No. 5 are best suited here. There are no special requirements for attaching the sinker. The only condition is that it should not be too noticeable.
Bait for fishing in April
Starting a conversation about, without which fishing in April is unlikely to be crowned with proper success, I would like to once again remind you of the difference between the concepts of “bait” and “attachment”. The latter is usually understood as absolutely everything that can be put on a hook. But only those baits that are of animal origin can be classified as bait. If you are planning a fishing trip in April, then it will be more natural to choose bait, which most often uses pellets, caddis flies, corn, maggots, bloodworms and worms. Another excellent bait can be bark beetles (beetle larvae), which most anglers for some reason often forget about.
Bait for fishing in April
Everyone knows that one of the fundamental factors on which the outcome of any type of fishing directly depends is. Whatever gear you choose, fishing in April is impossible without appropriate bait. Of course, there is an opinion that feeding fish will certainly lead to a decrease in biting. However, if you approach this issue correctly, that is, feed rather than overfeed the fish, then it will definitely begin to bite better. Of the variety of baits presented on the shelves of our fishing stores, it is best to purchase only the most famous and time-tested, for example, TOP SECRET, Chytil, FishDream, Trapper or Flagman. Ideal option- This is to mix the purchased bait with crackers, mixed feed or easily washed-out porridges.
For dessert we will watch a video about fishing in the spring.
In April, fishing is pleasing with the increased biting of almost all fish. You can now put away your winter gear and prepare for open water fishing. The main thing is not to forget that in a number of regions a spawning ban comes into force in April. Let's figure out what's good about fishing in April, how to fish in this spring month, what fish to catch in April. Read on to know how fishing for pike happens in April, how to catch roach, how to catch crucian carp and more.
In April, water bodies gradually clear of ice. It would seem that it's time to take on summer gear. However, fishing in April is limited by law. With warming, many fish begin to prepare for spawning, so in a number of regions a spawning ban on fishing comes into force in April.
However, there is a way out. Eager anglers can fish while following the Fishing Regulations for their fishery. As a rule, during the period of the spawning ban in April, it is possible to fish from the shore outside the spawning areas with a float rod (in some regions also with a donkey, spinning is banned almost everywhere) with a certain number of hooks. Don’t be lazy, find your region in the Rules and a lot will become clear to you.
Appendices to the Rules include lists of spawning areas - read and you will know exactly where fishing is prohibited, but you can be caught with a large fine and even criminal liability. Fishing in April on paid reservoirs can also be considered an option.
How to go fishing in April
In some regions, ice fishing is still possible in April. Everyone hears about the fantastic bite on the last ice. Here it is important not to forget about safety in the heat of excitement. The ice is already loose and fraught with a lot of dangers. You should be especially careful in areas of reservoirs where there is a current, rocky rapids and rifts, areas near reed thickets and fallen trees are very dangerous.
Still, fishing in April means fishing in open water. In places with open water, fish are caught both with a feeder and a float rod, but you will have to look for places to fish with a bottom. The bite gradually intensifies as many fish begin their pre-spawning feast.
Some experienced fishermen advise in April to fish at half-water or at a depth of half a meter from the surface, as close to the shore as possible. This is explained by the fact that the rapid melting of snow carries turbidity into the water with particles of food, which the fish pick up. In addition, the movement of schools of fish closer to the mouths of rivers and streams is noted. Fishing here in April is also more productive.
Fishing in April has its own characteristics: in April, fishing with a float tackle equipped with a small jig or with a summer nod fishing rod, also equipped with a jig, is very effective - nodding tackle becomes simply irreplaceable if fishing takes place in coastal pools with a current.
Every lover fishing knows that fishing in the spring is primarily characterized by the revival of rivers and reservoirs. If the weather outside is clear and warm, then you can count on a good bite of white fish and predators, which begins immediately after melt water enters under the ice. With the arrival of the long-awaited spring, it is time for asp, perch and pike to spawn, which continues almost until May. Fishing in March, especially after the fifteenth, is the time for successful fishing with a float rod for barbel, carp, ram, roach, bream and, of course, carp.
Fishing in the spring with a float rod for dung worms or bloodworms in rivers with a smooth current allows you to get a good catch of large roach, bream and bream. Small spoons baited with worms, bloodworms or small fry are great for ide, pike, pike perch, chub and perch.
Of course, the most interesting fishing in March will be on large rivers. If the weather conditions are favorable, then from the middle of the month the fish bite in large reservoirs and lakes increases. But in rivers with the first increase in current and the appearance of turbidity, the fish categorically refuse to take baits.
Fishing in the spring, namely in the month of April, is the best time to go fishing, as white fish begin to feed heavily before the upcoming spawning. Following her are representatives of predatory fish species. IN middle lane By the end of March, many rivers in the Russian Federation are already completely free of ice, but on some large reservoirs and lakes, fishing in April is still possible from ice. Near the banks of reservoirs, night fishing for burbot continues. The bite of such a predator as pike on spinners and live bait gradually subsides. In the evening and morning hours at a depth of 4-6 meters until the last days of ice cover, pike perch and large perch bite well on spoons.
In small rivers, where the water becomes clear very quickly, fishing in the spring is a good time for fishing for roach, ide, bream, chub, podust, large gudgeon and dace. At the end of April, many anglers use a spinning rod to catch asp and pike perch on the riffles, as well as small dace or chub. In small rivers, where the water has already become light, they successfully fish using a spinning rod. Fishing in large rivers and lakes in April is possible approximately a couple of weeks after the start of fishing in rivers.
In May you can fish well for rudd, bream and roach. By the end of spring, in the late evenings and at night, catfish begin to take large baits. On large reservoirs, rivers and lakes, fishing with a spinning rod or with mugs becomes much more effective. Fishing in May is invariably accompanied by an increase in the bite of bass and perch on fry or worms. After the twentieth last month In spring, fishing for chub and roach can be carried out in fishing on the greens. Fishing in the spring can also be done with jigs from rafts, boats and mill dams. It is recommended to fish from the shore only for those who have a sufficiently long fishing rod. Of course, fishing in May will bring a sufficient catch only if the angler knows best places for such fishing. These include driftwood, “windows” of aquatic vegetation and piles. With the arrival of May, anglers notice the cessation of biting of spawning fish species. Only those individuals that have already spawned or are still preparing for spawning continue to feed. The exceptions here are chub, gudgeon, subdust and roach. Fishing in spring ends in May, but immediately the period of active summer fishing begins!
Fishing in spring compared to fishing various types fish patterns in summer and autumn have several significant differences. If you don’t yet know what kind of fish is best to catch in the spring, then it will be useful for you to know the following. Around the end of March, when river levels are still low and the upper layers of water have already warmed up quite well, predators such as asp, pike perch and pike bite well. In April, catfish wake up from hibernation. Fishing in the spring is the time when, due to insufficient high temperature water, the fish stay in the depths, closer to the bottom holes. In spring, it is recommended to fish at a depth of up to 5 m by trolling with wobblers. If the goal is to catch pike perch, then in this case it is more advisable to cast directly to the exits from the pits. You can also successfully “drag” the pike perch on a jig across the edges.
Knowing everything about what kind of fish is best to catch in the spring, you can successfully catch white bream, ram, silver bream, rudd and saberfish on the bottom. This fish will bite well on a common earthworm. By the way, from the end of March, white fish are taken well on a float rod, but bream prefers to be taken on an elastic band or feeder.
Whatever fish is chosen for fishing, every angler who has some information can easily organize a successful fishing trip at any time of the year, and fishing in the spring will certainly not upset him.
Crucian carp is one of the most unpretentious fish species. It can live in lakes, slow-moving rivers, ponds, and even wetlands. Fishing for crucian carp in the spring begins immediately after the water in the reservoirs warms up to a temperature not lower than +15ºС. This happens in early May, but the exception may be small reservoirs with a muddy bottom, which, for various reasons, warm up earlier. Fishing for crucian carp in the spring must be carried out taking into account the unpredictability of this fish. An angler who decides to go fishing in the spring must have the most complete set of bait with him. However, fishing for crucian carp in the spring most often begins with bloodworms and any other baits of animal origin. The optimal characteristics of the tools, without which fishing in the spring is impossible, will be the following: a rod with a length of 4 m, a fishing line with a diameter of 0.22 mm, one hook, a spinning reel and a light float. As for bait, when fishing for crucian carp it is best to use a mixture of bloodworms and soil taken from the intended fishing site. Another indispensable item for such fishing is a landing net. With it, it is much easier for the fisherman to catch large prey.
For most spinning anglers, fishing for pike in the spring is one of the most enjoyable activities. In spring, it is customary to start catching pike immediately after the last ice melts. The predator's feeding period occurs in March, as it is practically the first to leave for spawning. Fishing in the spring from the ice is carried out using winter piers or vertical lures, but after the ice melts it is more advisable to fish with a spinning rod.
As for choosing places for fishing, pike fishing in the spring will bring you the desired catch if you decide to go to a reservoir with already purified or not yet muddy water. For spring pike fishing, it is recommended to choose places on small rivers with fast currents. A medium-sized wobbler or shiny spoon is used as a bait. Fishing in the spring should be done mainly with a spinning rod with a cast of 10-20 grams. Instead of an ordinary fishing line, it is worth taking a braided one, since when fishing in the spring, the fisherman often has to forcefully free his tackle from snags. Also, fishing for pike in the spring is unlikely to be quite successful without a heavy inertial reel. The range of baits used in spring is quite wide, from spinners to various types of fish.
From many fishing enthusiasts you can often hear a categorical statement that fishing for carp in the spring is nothing more than a waste of your time. However, it is in the spring that quite large specimens can be caught (in the spring, the weight of carp increases significantly due to caviar and milk). Fishing for carp in the spring is usually carried out as far as possible from coastline, but if you basically only fish near the shore, then you will have to constantly make sure that your fishing rod is to the side and you are not in a straight line from the biting spot. The quality of the carp bite is influenced by many factors, such as bait size, current, fish size, time of day, etc. Fishing for carp in the spring brings a good catch when using a bottom fishing rod rather than a float rod (carp feels much more confident at depth). Fishing for carp in the spring should be accompanied by a careful selection of gear. Since the water in the pond is clear, it is advisable to choose a low-visibility line, such as fluorocarbon line. But the hooks are supposed to be dark. As for spinning, it is important to set up the reel correctly, since carp always bite with resistance. Carp are fed often in the spring, but little by little. You can use boilies, worms and corn as bait. Despite the fact that carp are not only very cunning, but also cautious, fishing in the spring attracts amateurs and professionals with its excitement.
Fishing in the spring will be most successful when using bait of animal origin - worms, caddis, bloodworms and maggots. Until the May holidays, bloodworms are the most common bait for fishing in the spring. When choosing bloodworms, every angler must pay attention to the following points. A good bloodworm easily curls into a ring and has a darkish tint. Besides bloodworms, fishermen's traditional bait for fishing in the spring is nothing more than maggots. Fish species such as silver bream, white bream, roach and ide respond well to this bait. In spring, the fish are most interested in the adult white-yellow fly larvae. As for caddisfly (butterfly larvae), it is considered an ideal all-season bait that can be used on all bodies of water without exception.
Bait for spring carp fishing should be formulated taking into account several aspects on which fishing productivity directly depends. Here a special place is given to the quality of bait. The carp mixture must be additionally enriched with proteins. Most carp anglers use homemade bait, of which there are a great variety, from exotic tiger nuts to regular potatoes. Fishing in the spring using potatoes as bait will be very effective both on rivers and ponds. Slightly undercooked small potatoes can be used whole, but large ones are best cut into cubes. Another good bait for spring fishing is canned corn. Bait manufacturers produce special flavored corn for carp fishing. She performed excellently in muddy water.
Modern anglers can choose absolutely any gear for fishing in the spring. There is such a wide assortment on store shelves that many people sometimes simply don’t know what exactly is worth purchasing. So, you are planning a fishing trip in the spring and you still haven’t been able to fully decide what gear to take with you? Now everything will become clearer. Fishing gear for spring is usually divided into spinning rods, fly fishing rods, as well as float and bottom fishing rods. Float rods are the most widely used because they are easy to use and versatile. With such a fishing rod you can catch almost any type of fish from early spring to late autumn. As for the spinning rod, it is better to take it with you for those fishermen who prefer to catch predators with moving baits.
April is the month of increased biting for almost all fish species. Every experienced fisherman knows that a full-fledged, real fishing it begins exactly in April. The days are getting longer and the sun is warming almost like summer. There are still places where fishing is possible from ice, but April is remarkable for fishermen because it is from this month that fishing “on open water” begins.
In almost all places with open water you can fish with a spinning rod, a feeder, or a float rod. But it’s not so often possible to find places for bottom fishing.
With each spring day, the fish bite noticeably increases. Due to the rapid melting of snow, the water in the rivers becomes cloudy and it is much more difficult for fish to find food at depth. Therefore, she tries to snuggle closer to the shore. This fact makes it much easier to find places to fish.
The fish is inactive during this period, it is difficult for it to find food, and it picks up almost everything in its path. At the same time, some species of fish unite in small schools that try to stay close to the mouths of rivers and streams, in the hope of finding as much varied food there as possible. That is why in April it is better to fish in mid-water or at a depth of half a meter from the surface, as close to the shore as possible.
Main types of fish when fishing in April
Pike 
Catching pike in April is a pleasure for anglers. Into this time goes by her preparation for spawning. From the first days of spring, pike begins to actively search for food, and therefore can become easy prey for fishermen. In places where there is ice, it rises almost to the surface, right under the ice. At this time, you can catch it with fry and lures. Moreover, pike of such large sizes as they are during preparation for spawning can hardly be found at other times of the year.
In places of small thawed patches and at the edges of ice, at a depth of no more than one and a half meters, it is effective to use circles and girders. It is better to install the tackle in such a way that the bait is at the very top.
In open water, where the ice has completely melted, you can use spinning rods and artificial baits. Pike bites on absolutely all baits: wobblers, spinners, spoons, twisters, live bait and others.
Around mid-April, pike goes to spawn, and its appetite, as well as its activity, decreases. At this time, large bait will not bring the desired result. Small fish, 3-4 centimeters in size, will be enough for her. Accordingly, baits are suitable here suitable sizes: bright, colorful wobblers or small spinners.
Pike prefers quiet places. She can hide between snags, in quiet pools, among algae and reeds. Fish do not stay in one place for a long time. Therefore, it is better to change the place every 20 minutes. 
Perch bites in the spring no less than pike. In April, his bites are energetic, and he usually grabs the jig right away. In small thawed areas, you can catch perch almost at the surface of the ice, where it gathers in search of small fish and fry.
When fishing for perch in April, you can catch fish weighing a kilogram or more. To attract a predator, it is best to use small spinnerbaits, golden or silver in color. As bait - fry, eyes and insides of the ruff.
But using such bait, you can only catch small perch. For larger baits, twisters, wobblers and vibrotails, 7-9 cm long, are used.
Fishing for perch in April is best done from the shore or at a distance of 5 - 10 meters from the shore, since perch in April likes to “walk” near the coast. The main sign for determining the location of a perch is large schools of fry. Perch also lives in flooded bushes and snags, from where it guards its prey. 
The activity of pike perch with the onset of warm days also increases noticeably. You can also catch pike perch in April on the last ice, and already in open water. It is better to fish for it at night, from 9 pm to 4 am. This nocturnal predator can reach a weight of up to 2-3 kilograms. In addition to artificial baits, you can also use live fish as bait for pike perch in April. Large bait fish such as roach are best.
When the ice has already moved far enough from the shore, you can catch pike perch using a spinning rod. During this period, it is good to use a wobbler and a large spoon, using a steel leash. Fishing with a jig head with a silicone body will be effective.
Pike perch lives in places where there are holes, changes in depth, various dumps, as well as on edges adjacent to shallows.
Bream 
With an increase in water temperature in reservoirs, bream begins to actively get out of wintering pits. As a rule, large schools of bream move en masse to summer feeding areas. Therefore, it is in such areas that you should ambush bream in April.
During this period, bloodworm bait is preferable. It must be strung in a bunch, having previously tied the bloodworm with an elastic band. Maggot is also a good bait for bream.
Bream usually approach the shores after the remaining ice has melted. Therefore, April fishing for bream is best done at a sufficient distance from the coast. To effectively catch bream in April, it is good to use a fishing rod with a nod or a float. 
There is an opinion among some fishermen that crucian carp is caught only in well-warmed water by the sun. But surprisingly, it is caught well in April. At this time, crucian carp, usually sedentary in winter, wakes up and slowly moves in search of food.
It is better to catch crucian carp in April using a jig. When fishing this way, the jig can be placed both in half-water and on the bottom. As bait, many fishermen use worms, bloodworms, maggots, rye bread or dough.
It is not worth looking for crucian carp where predatory fish are located. Golden crucian carp lives in flowing waters. In contrast, silver crucian carp is found in small lakes, ponds, and also in quiet river backwaters. It prefers muddy bottoms.
Fishing in April is a fun and interesting activity. With the right selection of gear and choice good place, and also if you get acquainted with , spring fishing in April will bring a lot of bright impressions and a good catch for all fishermen without exception.
