Damn Good Tautog Fishing Charters In Westport

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 12 tautog trips in Westport, and the most popular trips in the area are Ocean Charter (1/2 To 5 Miles Out) guided by Jason, Newport, RI Fishing Trip guided by Chip, and RI Inshore/Nearshore 6hr & 8hr guided by Mike.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tautog in Westport as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and deep sea fishing.

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

Prices for tautog in Westport can range anywhere from about $650 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for tautog in Westport is $989. The average price for a full day trip for tautog in Westport is $1,464.

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 tautog fishing in Westport is summer, and most anglers book their trips 17 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.