Damn Good Black Drum Fishing Charters In Chesapeake Bay

The best black drum fishing charters in Chesapeake Bay are:

• Afishinado Fishing Charters
• Shelton's Charter Fishing

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 black drum trips in Chesapeake Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Virginia Beach Inshore/Nearshore guided by , Virginia Inshore Trips guided by , and Chesapeake Bay Fishing Trip guided by .

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black drum in Chesapeake Bay as well as nearshore fishing and river fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Chesapeake Bay are live bait fishing, light tackle fishing, and bottom fishing but trolling and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.

Prices for black drum in Chesapeake Bay can range anywhere from about $650 to $1,078, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in Chesapeake Bay is $673. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in Chesapeake Bay is $994.

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 black drum fishing in Chesapeake Bay is spring, and most anglers book their trips 37 days in advance.

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