Damn Good Fly Fishing Charters In Highlands

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 8 fly fishing trips in Highlands, and the most popular trips in the area are 10-Hour Bonito / Albacore Special guided by Michael, NY/NJ/NYC Inshore - 25' guided by Vinnie, and Inshore Charter guided by Dennis.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for fly fishing in Highlands as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for fly fishing in Highlands are: 1. bluefish, 2. striped bass, 3. bonito, 4. false albacore, and 5. fluke.

Prices for fly fishing in Highlands can range anywhere from about $700 to $2,070, but the average price for a half day trip for fly fishing in Highlands is $1,242. The average price for a full day trip for fly fishing in Highlands is $1,496.

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 fly fishing charter in Highlands is fall, and most anglers book their trips 11 days in advance.

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