Damn Good Black Drum Fishing Charters In Choctawhatchee Bay

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 20 black drum trips in Choctawhatchee Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Half Day Trip - 22’ Century guided by Joshua, Inshore Insanity Santa Rosa Beach guided by Hunter, and Family Special - 22’ TranSport guided by Trey.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black drum in Choctawhatchee Bay as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

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

Prices for black drum in Choctawhatchee Bay can range anywhere from about $520 to $1,455, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in Choctawhatchee Bay is $852. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in Choctawhatchee Bay is $1,157.

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 Choctawhatchee Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 20 days in advance.

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