Damn Good White Marlin Fishing Charters In St. Petersburg

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 white marlin trips in St. Petersburg, and the most popular trips in the area are Middle Grounds -SportFish Day guided by Ron, Middle Grounds - 35’ Contender guided by Ron, and MIDDLE GROUNDS - 35'' guided by Ron.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for white marlin in St. Petersburg.

The most common fishing techniques in St. Petersburg are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but deep dropping and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for white marlin in St. Petersburg can range anywhere from about $3,500 to $7,000, but the average price for a full day trip for white marlin in St. Petersburg is $5,826.

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 white marlin fishing in St. Petersburg is spring, and most anglers book their trips 9 days in advance.

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