Damn Good Atlantic City Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 12 trips in Atlantic City, and the most popular trips in the area are NJ Fall Bluefin Tuna Fishing guided by Ricky, NJ Offshore Big Game Fishing Trips guided by Ricky, and Stone Harbor Inshore/Nearshore guided by Frank.

Our guides in Atlantic City are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5943 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 charters / fishing lessons in Atlantic City? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Atlantic City.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Atlantic City as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and deep sea fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Atlantic City are: 1. black drum, 2. black seabass, 3. blacktip shark, 4. bluefish, and 5. cobia.

The most common fishing techniques in Atlantic City are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and drift fishing but fly fishing and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices in Atlantic City can range anywhere from about $240 to $6,600, but the average price for a half day trip in Atlantic City is $343. The average price for a full day trip in Atlantic City is $3,544.

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 fishing in Atlantic City is summer, and most anglers book their trips 36 days in advance.

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