Damn Good Inshore Fishing Charters In Gulfport

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 93 inshore trips in Gulfport, and the most popular trips in the area are 3-6 Hour Inshore/Nearshore Trip guided by Dan, St. Petersburg Inshore Adventures guided by Wade, and Tampa Bay Inshore Fun guided by George.

Our guides in Gulfport are rated a 4.95 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.

Looking for kid friendly inshore guides / fishing lessons in Gulfport? Check out our beginner and family friendly inshore guides in Gulfport.

The most commonly sought after species for inshore fishing are: 1. blacktip shark, 2. bonnethead shark, 3. cobia, 4. jack crevalle, and 5. lemon shark.

The most common fishing techniques in Gulfport are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but drift fishing and fly fishing are popular as well.

Prices for inshore fishing in Gulfport can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for inshore fishing in Gulfport is $784. The average price for a full day trip for inshore fishing in Gulfport is $1,424.

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 inshore fishing in Gulfport is spring, and most anglers book their trips 11 days in advance.

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