Damn Good Barrier Reef Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 trips in Barrier Reef, and the most popular trips in the area are Signature Tour guided by Jacob and 🐠 HOL CHAN + SPEARFISHING guided by Jacob.

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 Barrier Reef? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Barrier Reef.

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Barrier Reef as well as nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Barrier Reef are: 1. barracuda, 2. black grouper, 3. cero mackerel, 4. hogfish, and 5. jack crevalle.

The most common fishing technique in Barrier Reef is spearfishing.

Prices in Barrier Reef can range anywhere from about $613 to $2,200, but the average price for a half day trip in Barrier Reef is $1,667. The average price for a full day trip in Barrier Reef is $946.

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 Barrier Reef is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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