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Everything to Know About Booking an Apalachicola Bay black drum fishing charter

Why should I book a black drum fishing charter in Apalachicola Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 8 black drum trips in Apalachicola Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Apalachicola Inshore/Bay Trip guided by Jared, "Big Bend" Fly Or Light Tackle guided by TJ, and Bay & Flats Inshore Fishing Charter guided by Krista.

Our guides in Apalachicola Bay 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 black drum guides / fishing lessons in Apalachicola Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly black drum guides in Apalachicola Bay.

What types of black drum fishing charters are common in Apalachicola Bay?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black drum in Apalachicola Bay as well as flats fishing, river fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Apalachicola Bay are artificial lure fishing, light tackle fishing, and live bait fishing but drift fishing and sight casting are popular as well.

How much do Apalachicola Bay black drum fishing charters cost?

Prices for black drum in Apalachicola Bay can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,400, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in Apalachicola Bay is $956. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in Apalachicola Bay is $1,128.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

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.

What month is best for black drum fishing in Apalachicola Bay?

The most popular season for black drum fishing in Apalachicola Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

Do I need a Apalachicola Bay fishing license for black drum and what are the bag limits for black drum in Apalachicola Bay?

See here for more information on black drum fishing licenses in Apalachicola Bay, black drum bag limits, and fishing season regulations for black drum in Apalachicola Bay. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right black drum rules and regulations in Apalachicola Bay.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Krista was great to travel around the ocean with. She knew exactly where to go to find the fish. She was great with the kids and taught them exactly how to fish. We got a little sea sick during so we made a detour and found some amazing shells and got to see so many dolphins. Definitely a trip to remember! Can't wait to come back and do it again.

    Natalie B. | June 27, 2025

    Trip: Bay & Flats Inshore Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing captain, Chris was knowledgeable, professional and super attentive to the kids. We had a blast!

    Joe P. | June 17, 2025

    Trip: Flounder Gigging In Apalachee Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Started out as a beautiful day, then the wind picked up out of the East, this was not what the weatherman forecast. Greg took us to many places to fish, but with the wind it was a challenge. We caught a few junk fish then one of us caught a really nice Red. That was the best of the day. We all (3) had a lot of fun and learned a lot about the area. At the end of the day Capt. Greg was like family and we all decided to make this a yearly thing with Capt Greg, hopefully the fish and the weather will cooperate.

    Karen G. | April 25, 2025

    Trip: Pristine Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Jared was awesome! He is super nice and very patient with us as being inexperienced. He knows the waters very well and we were able to get some really great catches, and plentiful fish. I highly recommend him to anyone.

    Eric A. | March 13, 2025

    Trip: Apalachicola Inshore/Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    TJ does a tremendous job of guiding!! My son is beginning to fly fish and he was very patient and helped him improve a lot in a short period of time. I would highly recommend T.J!

    Blaine F. | December 3, 2024

    Trip: "Big Bend" Fly Or Light Tackle

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