Damn Good River Fishing Guides In Everglades City

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 27 river trips in Everglades City, and the most popular trips in the area are Everglades Inshore/Back Water guided by Kyle, Florida Gar guided by Jonathan, and Peacock Bass: Fly Or Spin guided by Justin.

Our guides in Everglades City are rated a 4.91 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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The most commonly sought after species for river fishing are: 1. longnose gar, 2. spotted gar, 3. bluefish, 4. bowfin, and 5. cichlid.

The most common fishing techniques in Everglades City are bottom fishing, bowfishing, and cut bait fishing but fly fishing and gigging are popular as well.

Prices for river fishing in Everglades City can range anywhere from about $475 to $1,600, but the average price for a half day trip for river fishing in Everglades City is $752. The average price for a full day trip for river fishing in Everglades City is $1,103.

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 river fishing in Everglades City is spring, and most anglers book their trips 24 days in advance.

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