Damn Good Gigging Charters In Port Canaveral

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 gigging trips in Port Canaveral, and the most popular trips in the area are Orlando Bowfishing guided by Michael, Flounder Gigging guided by Chad, and Mosquito Lagoon Inshore guided by Craig.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for gigging in Port Canaveral as well as flats fishing and river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for gigging in Port Canaveral are: 1. flounder, 2. sheepshead, 3. black drum, 4. florida pompano, and 5. alligator gar.

Prices for gigging in Port Canaveral can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,100, but the average price for a half day trip for gigging in Port Canaveral is $692. The average price for a full day trip for gigging in Port Canaveral is $919.

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 to go on a gigging charter in Port Canaveral is summer, and most anglers book their trips 4 days in advance.

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