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Everything to Know About Booking a Mesquite Bay black drum fishing charter

What are the best black drum fishing charters in Mesquite Bay?

Why should I book a black drum fishing charter in Mesquite Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 12 black drum trips in Mesquite Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Flats and Backwaters on Artificials guided by Larry, Redfish on the Fly guided by Gibson, and Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta guided by James.

Our guides in Mesquite Bay are rated a 4.9 out of 5 based on 3720 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.

Looking for kid friendly black drum guides / fishing lessons in Mesquite Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly black drum guides in Mesquite Bay.

What types of black drum fishing charters are common in Mesquite Bay?

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

The most common fishing techniques in Mesquite Bay are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and drift fishing but wading and bottom fishing are popular as well.

How much do Mesquite Bay black drum fishing charters cost?

Prices for black drum in Mesquite Bay can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,630, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in Mesquite Bay is $835. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in Mesquite Bay is $968.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

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.

What month is best for black drum fishing in Mesquite Bay?

The most popular season for black drum fishing in Mesquite Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

Do I need a Mesquite Bay fishing license for black drum and what are the bag limits for black drum in Mesquite Bay?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time. Gibson was an excellent guide…very knowledgeable…we learned a lot. Plus, you could tell he wanted us to have a good time and we did.

    Jeff B. | November 19, 2024

    Trip: Redfish on the Fly

  • ★★★★★
    Randy was great. He put us onto fish on a day when no one was catching. He was very knowledable and we had a great time.

    Matthew S. | November 14, 2024

    Trip: Aransas Pass Wade or Drift

  • ★★★★★
    James did an excellent job. The fishing was very slow during the day but he kept us moving in an effort to find them which we eventually did. Both of us ended the day with our limits. Easy to talk too. Very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend him to anyone and I’m planing to go with him again next time.

    Jason H. | July 20, 2024

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta

  • ★★★★★
    Larry is a true professional, has Excellent knowledge that he freely shared throughout the trip. He took good care of us. We plan to be repeat customers.

    Andrew S. | June 23, 2024

    Trip: Backwaters Catch and Release

  • ★★★★★
    Great day with a guide I highly recommend. Five stars

    Bill H. | June 14, 2024

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    Great, hard working guy with tons of knowledge. Great trip. Learned tons. Ill be booking again ASAP!

    Mike C. | June 12, 2024

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide, great trip!

    Eric P. | June 5, 2024

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great Trip out on the water with Larry and highly recommend this fishing guide to anyone who is interested in backwater fishing with artificial lures and light tackle.

    William L. | June 5, 2024

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    James was very professional and detailed on everything. Great time and awesome guide. Will be booking again with James.

    Barry B. | June 1, 2024

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta

  • ★★★★★
    James was awesome! He had us a 3 man limit on trout in the first hour on the water. Fishing conditions were amazing though so that really helped! He was extremely knowledgeable in his trade as a fishing guide and extremely fun to hang out with! We will definitely be getting with James again in the near future for another trip!

    Kyle A. | May 30, 2024

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta

  • ★★★★★
    Great love the dog

    Mark T. | May 26, 2024

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    Travis is the expert I have been lookin for around Aransas pass for years. Conditions did not play to our favor, yet he still put us on fish. Fountain of knowledge when it comes to targeting and developing a pattern in the flats. I will fish with Travis as long as hes in business 🤙🏼

    Derek M. | May 16, 2024

    Trip: Wade Fishing Artificial ONLY Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great time fishing with Travis! He'll find the fish for you!

    Bradley H. | May 15, 2024

    Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great trip. Conditions weren't ideal but Jason managed to find fish for us and keep it interesting. Highly recommend.

    James B. | March 24, 2024

    Trip: Reel Fun Bay and Flats Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Larry is the man! Great at teaching the “why” of fishing and helping you learn some new tips and tricks. It doesn’t hurt that we caught a ton of redfish and trout as well. If you want to catch fish on artificials, this is your guy.

    Attison B. | December 2, 2023

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    Went out with Cpt. Jeff's guide Cpt. Gibson. Had an absolute blast. Couldn't recommend this group enough. Put us on some great fish and Cpt. Gibson had a great attitude. You won't be disappointed. First time using Captain Experience's and was very impressed with their communication and responsiveness. Will definitely book with them again.

    Baker W. | October 26, 2023

    Trip: Redfish on the Fly

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip Captain Jason Molitr! He has a great attitude and he strives to make sure he takes care of his customers.

    Kenneth A. | September 4, 2023

    Trip: Reel Fun Bay and Flats Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Super fun trip, caught lots of fish and got to learn all about the area and different types of fish from the guide

    Ryan S. | July 25, 2023

    Trip: Flats and Backwaters on Artificials

  • ★★★★★
    This was our first time fishing in the intercoastal. We had a great time fishing with James. He put us on fish at the first stop and moved us on to the next spot as soon as the action slowed down. He provided quality live bait and showed us effective techniques. He took care of baiting, netting our catch and otherwise took great care of us. James was jovial, easy-going and incredibly patient with us. We had a blast.

    Russ S. | July 23, 2023

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta

  • ★★★★★
    The fishing expedition with James in the bay waters of Port Aransas was great. A wonderful time spent for a father and son here on vacation. Look forward to doing this again.

    Randal P. | July 10, 2023

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta

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