Damn Good Largemouth Bass Fishing Guides In California

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 12 largemouth bass trips in California, and the most popular trips in the area are Bass Fishing Trip guided by Mark, Clearlake Bass Fishing guided by Robert, and Socal Bass Fishing Trip guided by Parker.

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Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for largemouth bass in California as well as nearshore fishing, river fishing, and flats fishing.

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

Prices for largemouth bass in California can range anywhere from about $335 to $850, but the average price for a half day trip for largemouth bass in California is $414. The average price for a full day trip for largemouth bass in California is $646.

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 largemouth bass fishing in California is fall, and most anglers book their trips 9 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.