Damn Good Topwater Fishing Charters In Highlands

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 topwater fishing trips in Highlands, and the most popular trips in the area are 5-6 Hour Trip – Striped Bass guided by Derek, 2/3 Hour Trip – After Work Soak guided by Michael, and Full Day NYC Charter guided by Arthur.

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

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

Prices for topwater fishing in Highlands can range anywhere from about $650 to $10,800, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing in Highlands is $589. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing in Highlands is $4,324.

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 topwater fishing charter in Highlands is summer, and most anglers book their trips 54 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.