Damn Good Chandeleur Islands Fishing Charters

The best fishing charters in the Chandeleur Islands are:

• Ambush Fishing Charters
• Chandeleur-Islander Lodge
• Pelican Fishing Charters
• Delta Fly Fishing

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 trips in the Chandeleur Islands, and the most popular trips in the area are All-Inclusive Chandeleur Islands guided by , 3 Night All Inclusive Package guided by , and Inshore Fly Fishing or Light Tackle guided by .

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 the Chandeleur Islands? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in the Chandeleur Islands.

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing in the Chandeleur Islands as well as flats fishing and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in the Chandeleur Islands are: 1. redfish, 2. jack crevalle, 3. speckled trout, 4. black drum, and 5. tripletail.

The most common fishing techniques in the Chandeleur Islands are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and sight casting but fly fishing and wading are popular as well.

Prices in the Chandeleur Islands can range anywhere from about $1,020 to $9,800, but the average price for a full day trip in the Chandeleur Islands is $4,555.

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 the Chandeleur Islands is spring, and most anglers book their trips 116 days in advance.

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