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

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 13 black drum trips in Mesquite Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Tortuga Flats Fishing guided by James, Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip guided by Travis, and Redfish On The Fly guided by Gibson.

Our guides in Mesquite Bay are rated a 4.93 out of 5 based on 5945 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 live bait fishing and wading 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 $1,600, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in Mesquite Bay is $886. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in Mesquite Bay is $985.

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

  • ★★★★★
    My party had a terrific time! James is one of the best guides I’ve had the pleasure to meet and fish with. I recommend him without any reservation, and confident that regardless of your skills and abilities, James can and will help you and your group have the best trip possible.

    Joseph P. | September 4, 2025

    Trip: Tortuga Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    A little bit of a tough day. Saw lots of fish but they just were not biting, but Travis went above and beyond and found a pocket of tailing Red. He found fish and put me on them and that is exactly what you pay a guid to do. Great job!!!

    Mark G. | September 3, 2025

    Trip: Wade Fishing Artificial ONLY Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. Slow start but s great finish. Probably the weather. But was the most fish we have caught in a long time. Hit the grand slam. We really enjoyed the trip Travis. Thank you so much. We will be back!!! And don't forget, if you find that cork let me know what it was and how big. Trey, thanks for your help in getting everything worked out on the booking. You got us a great guide. 👍👍👍

    Michael W. | August 25, 2025

    Trip: Inshore/Flats Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Chase and Marshall were awesome. They took a boat of 3 13 yr olds and an 11 yr old and the dads on separate boat. Everyone had a great time and we landed 2 huge 40” bulls!!

    Brian A. | August 5, 2025

    Trip: 1/2 Day From The Boat

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time out on the water with Captain Larry! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. We wanted to find where the trout were and he got us to the places to make that happen. I had never wade-fished, but he got me comfortable and now I may never go back to fishing from a boat (and getting sea sick). Definitely will look at booking with Captain Larry again in the future.

    Brian G. | July 26, 2025

    Trip: Flats And Backwaters On Artificials

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