Damn Good Gasparilla Sound Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 7 trips in the Gasparilla Sound, and the most popular trips in the area are Bowfishing guided by Eric, Fly Fishing Boca Grande guided by Rex, and 4-6 Hour Trip - Tarpon guided by John.

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 Gasparilla Sound? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in the Gasparilla Sound.

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing in the Gasparilla Sound as well as flats fishing and river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in the Gasparilla Sound are: 1. redfish, 2. snook, 3. speckled trout, 4. tarpon, and 5. black drum.

The most common fishing techniques in the Gasparilla Sound are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and drift fishing but fly fishing and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices in the Gasparilla Sound can range anywhere from about $590 to $1,320, but the average price for a half day trip in the Gasparilla Sound is $740. The average price for a full day trip in the Gasparilla Sound is $1,039.

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 Gasparilla Sound is winter, and most anglers book their trips 14 days in advance.

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