Damn Good Black Drum Fishing Charters In The Laguna Madre

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 68 black drum trips in the Laguna Madre, and the most popular trips in the area are Rockport Family Fishing guided by Jay, Laguna Madre Drift guided by Ron, and North Padre Texas Classic guided by Kevin.

Our guides in the Laguna Madre are rated a 4.96 out of 5 based on 5844 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black drum in the Laguna Madre as well as nearshore fishing, flats fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the Laguna Madre are artificial lure fishing, light tackle fishing, and drift fishing but bottom fishing and cut bait fishing are popular as well.

Prices for black drum in the Laguna Madre can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in the Laguna Madre is $981. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in the Laguna Madre is $1,192.

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 the Laguna Madre is summer, and most anglers book their trips 16 days in advance.

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