Damn Good Flats Fishing Charters In Mastic

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 flats trips in Mastic, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore Charter guided by Dennis, Inshore Fishing Trip guided by Jim, and Flats Fishing guided by Andrew.

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

The most common fishing techniques in Mastic are light tackle fishing, fly fishing, and artificial lure fishing but live bait fishing and topwater fishing are popular as well.

Prices for flats fishing in Mastic can range anywhere from about $625 to $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip for flats fishing in Mastic is $892. The average price for a full day trip for flats fishing in Mastic is $1,074.

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 flats fishing in Mastic is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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