Damn Good Highlands Fishing Guides

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 18 trips in Highlands, and the most popular trips in the area are NC Wade Trips guided by Gordon, NC Trout Fly Fishing guided by Ryan, and Lake Lanier Mixed Bag guided by Nick.

Our guides in Highlands are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 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 guides / fishing lessons in Highlands? Check out our beginner and family friendly guides in Highlands.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Highlands as well as lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Highlands are: 1. brook trout, 2. brown trout, 3. rainbow trout, 4. alligator gar, and 5. bullhead catfish.

The most common fishing techniques in Highlands are fly fishing, artificial lure fishing, and drift fishing but jigging and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices in Highlands can range anywhere from about $343 to $2,215, but the average price for a half day trip in Highlands is $909. The average price for a full day trip in Highlands is $1,134.

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 Highlands is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 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.