Damn Good Cod Fishing Charters In Westport

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 9 cod trips in Westport, and the most popular trips in the area are Buzzards Bay Inshore - Seacraft guided by Ray, Buzzards Bay Inshore guided by Ray, and Boston Harbor Striped Bass guided by Eric.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for cod in Westport as well as inshore fishing and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Westport are bottom fishing, heavy tackle fishing, and light tackle fishing but trolling and live bait fishing are popular as well.

Prices for cod in Westport can range anywhere from about $724 to $1,700, but the average price for a half day trip for cod in Westport is $822. The average price for a full day trip for cod in Westport is $1,470.

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 cod fishing in Westport is summer, and most anglers book their trips 3 days in advance.

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