Damn Good Black Drum Fishing Charters In Bradenton

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 24 black drum trips in Bradenton, and the most popular trips in the area are Fish Bradenton/Sarasota/Anna Maria guided by Ryan, Inshore guided by Austin, and Inshore guided by Austin.

Our guides in Bradenton are rated a 4.87 out of 5 based on 5945 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.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black drum in Bradenton as well as flats fishing, river fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Bradenton are artificial lure fishing, cut bait fishing, and light tackle fishing but live bait fishing and bowfishing are popular as well.

Prices for black drum in Bradenton can range anywhere from about $500 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in Bradenton is $767. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in Bradenton is $1,475.

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 black drum fishing in Bradenton is spring, and most anglers book their trips 11 days in advance.

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