Damn Good Artificial Lure Fishing Charters In California

The best artificial lure fishing charters in California are:

• Feathered Hook Guide Service guided by Seth C.
• Josie Mac Sportfishing guided by Ken P.
• The Long Run Sport Fishing guided by Nathan B.
• Jim Hallauer Fishing guided by Jim H.
• Jacob Frye's Guide Service guided by Jacob F. with 11 years of experience

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 63 artificial lure fishing trips in California, and the most popular trips in the area are 14 Hour Trip – Trophy Tuna guided by Aaron, Bay Halibut/Stripers Full Day guided by Joe, and 3/4 Day - Offshore Banks (9 Hr.) guided by Scottie.

Our guides in California are rated a 4.9 out of 5 based on 9562 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly artificial lure fishing guides / fishing lessons in California? Check out our beginner and family friendly artificial lure fishing guides in California.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for artificial lure fishing in California as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for artificial lure fishing in California are: 1. yellowtail amberjack, 2. halibut, 3. rockfish, 4. barracuda, and 5. calico bass.

Prices for artificial lure fishing in California can range anywhere from about $500 to $3,160, but the average price for a half day trip for artificial lure fishing in California is $958. The average price for a full day trip for artificial lure fishing in California is $1,920.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season to go on a artificial lure fishing charter in California is summer, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in California, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in California. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in California.