Damn Good Bowfishing Charters In The Barataria Preserve

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 bowfishing trips in the Barataria Preserve, and the most popular trips in the area are Overnight Bayou Adventure guided by Shaw and Morning Big Group Excursions guided by Shaw.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bowfishing in the Barataria Preserve as well as flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bowfishing in the Barataria Preserve are: 1. amberjack, 2. black drum, 3. blue catfish, 4. bull shark, and 5. crab.

Prices for bowfishing in the Barataria Preserve can range anywhere from about $2,430 to $6,300, but the average price for a full day trip for bowfishing in the Barataria Preserve is $4,417.

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 bowfishing charter in the Barataria Preserve is fall, and most anglers book their trips 37 days in advance.

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