Virginia Beach is a fantastic destination for fishing enthusiasts looking to catch a variety of species. Located in the seven cities area in southeast Virginia, this beautiful beach town offers a plethora of fishing opportunities throughout the year. Whether you're looking to catch inshore or offsho...
The Texas Coast is consistently a top contender for best fishing spots in the U.S. The abundance of ideal fish habitat from backwater grass beds to offshore reefs combined with mild water temperatures means the bite rarely dies down. If you’re planning a trip down to Galveston, here are the seven be...
Texas has a wide range of fishing opportunities. Everything from largemouth bass to tarpon to rainbow trout can be caught across the Lone Star State. Captain Kevin McConnell has been fishing from one end of Texas to the other for more than 30 years. With decades of fishing experience as both a recre...
Airboats are known by many names including bayou boat, swamp boat, and fanboat. All of these refer to a flat-bottomed boat that uses an engine and airplane propeller. With the engine and prop out of the water these boats arn’t restricted water depth making them perfect for...
Nicknamed the “Sportsman’s Paradise,” Louisiana has over 77,000 miles of coastline and the largest manmade lake in the South. Fishing is an important part of Louisiana’s culture, especially when it comes to catching giant redfish.
Spotted sea trout or speckled trout for short, are usually found in the salty coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Eastern Atlantic. Despite their name, they’re actually more closely related to the drum family rather than the trout family.
Lake Trout are the largest fish in the Char family and typically live in cold deep lakes with oxygen rich waters. These fish can grow over four feet in length and over 40 pounds but 20 inches and 7 pounds is more typical. Lake trout are commonly caught while trolling deep...
Speckled sea trout are a popular game fish known for their aggressive bite and delicious meat. As one of the most prolific inshore species on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, anglers use the common assortment of fishing techniques to target them. During my conversation with [Captain Mitch](https://capt...
Saltwater anglers who dedicate their time chasing inshore species generally utilize waders, a skiff, or the bank to wet a line. Each approach has unique advantages that make them more effective in the right circumstances and are challenging when conditions are less than ideal. For many anglers, the...
For inshore anglers along much of the gulf coast, there are two prized game fish that stand out from the rest of the saltwater bay species. Both redfish and speckled trout hold a special place in the hearts of those who walk the flats or drift the shorelines from dawn to dusk. Other fish, such as fl...
Summertime is the perfect time to go fishing in Florida! The weather is hot, but the fishing is still good. The summer months are generally considered to be June, July, and August. However, the exact dates can vary depending on where you are in Flo...
Drift fishing is a great technique for beginner anglers. It's a relatively simple process, and can be done with a variety of different species of fish. In this guide, we'll discuss the basics of drift fishing, including what equipment you'll need and the best techniques to use. We'll also discuss so...
Trout fishing is one of the most popular types of fishing in the U.S. but with so many species it's hard to know the difference. Some trout are char and some trout are hybrids and the difference between them isn’t always clear. We have created a quick breakdown of all t...
Captain Trey of Santa Rosa Beach has had a pretty busy year already, driving cross country to pick up a new boat and helping his wife get her own captain's license. Luckily, we were able to find some time to talk so we could find out more about him and Santa Rosa Beach fishing.
The definition varies a bit depending on where you look, but pelagic can be defined as relating to open waters or living in water away from shore and the bottom. Using both descriptions, it’s easy to think of giant tuna species that patrol the deep open ocean far from...
*** UPDATE 03/14/2022: TPWD passed the proposed speckled trout regulations which will go into effect March 16th, 2022. You can find the most recent speckled sea trout regulations and limits here.
With easy access to the Gulf Stream and other prime fishing spots, Charleston has some of the best sportfishing in the country. [Deep sea fishing in Charleston](https://captainexperiences.com/locations/sout...
At Captain Experiences, we work with some Damn Good Guides, and for a lot of them it’s their crew and first mates that make the perfect trip happen.
Sometimes, those deckhands tend to be a little furrier than others. We’d like to introduce you to some of our guides’ best co-captains, their dogs!...
Destin isn’t the number 1 most popular sportfishing destination in the US for no reason. The diversity of species and the unique location on the Gulf make for year-round good weather and primetime fishing action. Dest...
These fish have gained an elevated level of popularity in Texas and have become part of the fishing culture. They are the perfect representation of the state with their large size and unique but beautiful appearance. Over time with their popularity, these fish have become integrated into the traditi...
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Upon first glance, the Spotted Sea Trout, or as it's better known - Speckled Trout, is not the most sightly resident of the marshl...
Check out this recap of our talk with TJ and Cody Ryan Greaney of The Outdoor Zone on 104.9 The Horn, Austin's #1 Sports Radio. We cover the story behind Captain Experiences and some of great Texas fishing trips!
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