Damn Good Great South Bay Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 trips in Great South Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore Fluke/Bass Trip guided by Fred and Inshore Charter guided by Dennis.

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Looking for kid friendly charters / fishing lessons in Great South Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Great South Bay.

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Great South Bay as well as nearshore fishing and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Great South Bay are: 1. fluke, 2. striped bass, 3. atlantic mackerel, 4. black seabass, and 5. bluefish.

The most common fishing techniques in Great South Bay are bottom fishing, cut bait fishing, and jigging but light tackle fishing and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.

Prices in Great South Bay can range anywhere from about $980 to $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip in Great South Bay is $1,114. The average price for a full day trip in Great South Bay is $1,600.

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 Great South Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 87 days in advance.

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