Damn Good Surf City Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 34 trips in Surf City, and the most popular trips in the area are Half Day Inshore guided by Blake, Fishing Special - 26’ C-Hawk guided by Jordan, and Wilmington Mixed Bag guided by Dave.

Our guides in Surf City are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 6954 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 Surf City? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Surf City.

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Surf City as well as nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Surf City are: 1. black drum, 2. blacktip shark, 3. bluefish, 4. bonito, and 5. bonnethead shark.

The most common fishing techniques in Surf City are artificial lure fishing, cut bait fishing, and light tackle fishing but live bait fishing and sight casting are popular as well.

Prices in Surf City can range anywhere from about $450 to $1,940, but the average price for a half day trip in Surf City is $716. The average price for a full day trip in Surf City is $1,354.

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 Surf City is summer, and most anglers book their trips 15 days in advance.

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