Damn Good Alligator Gar Fishing Charters In Lake Pontchartrain

The best alligator gar fishing charters in Lake Pontchartrain are:

• Wicked Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 alligator gar trips in Lake Pontchartrain, and the most popular trips in the area are 1/2 Day or Full Day Skiff guided by Miles, Lake Pontchartrain Gar Trip guided by Mackie, and Full Day Bay Boat guided by Miles.

Our guides in Lake Pontchartrain are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3716 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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Flats fishing is the most popular type of fishing for alligator gar in Lake Pontchartrain as well as inshore fishing, lake fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Lake Pontchartrain are sight casting, light tackle fishing, and fly fishing but artificial lure fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

Prices for alligator gar in Lake Pontchartrain can range anywhere from about $636 to $2,080, but the average price for a half day trip for alligator gar in Lake Pontchartrain is $850. The average price for a full day trip for alligator gar in Lake Pontchartrain is $1,667.

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 alligator gar fishing in Lake Pontchartrain is summer, and most anglers book their trips 65 days in advance.

See here for more information on alligator gar fishing licenses in Lake Pontchartrain, alligator gar bag limits, and fishing season regulations for alligator gar in Lake Pontchartrain. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right alligator gar rules and regulations in Lake Pontchartrain.