Damn Good Flats Fishing Charters In California

The best flats fishing charters in California are:

• Delta BASSN' Guide Service

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 flats trips in California, and the most popular trips in the area are Dirty Delta Single Person Trip guided by Frank and Dirty Delta 2 Person Trip guided by Frank.

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The most commonly sought after species for flats fishing is largemouth bass.

The most common fishing techniques in California are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and heavy tackle fishing but light tackle fishing and topwater fishing are popular as well.

Prices for flats fishing in California can range anywhere from about $500 to $700, but the average price for a half day trip for flats fishing in California is $500. The average price for a full day trip for flats fishing in California is $650.

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 for flats fishing in California is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 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 fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in California.