Damn Good Bottom Fishing Charters In The Laguna Madre

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 45 bottom fishing trips in the Laguna Madre, and the most popular trips in the area are 3 Hr. Trip Any time during daylight guided by Gary, 6 hour bay trip guided by Bill, and SPI's Most Popular Trip guided by Gary.

Our guides in the Laguna Madre are rated a 4.92 out of 5 based on 4721 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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.

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

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in the Laguna Madre are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. black drum, 4. flounder, and 5. sheepshead.

Prices for bottom fishing in the Laguna Madre can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in the Laguna Madre is $1,029. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in the Laguna Madre is $1,389.

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 to go on a bottom fishing charter in the Laguna Madre is summer, and most anglers book their trips 11 days in advance.

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