Damn Good Blue Catfish Fishing Guides In The Mississippi River

The best blue catfish fishing trips in the Mississippi River are:

• Jean Lafitte Harbor Charters
• STC Fishing
• SouthernCats Guide Service

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 blue catfish trips in the Mississippi River, and the most popular trips in the area are Catfishing on the Mississippi guided by Kenneth, Morning Big Group Excursions guided by Gavin, and Tennessee River Catfishing guided by Mike.

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 blue catfish guides / fishing lessons in the Mississippi River? Check out our beginner and family friendly blue catfish guides in the Mississippi River.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for blue catfish in the Mississippi River as well as lake fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the Mississippi River are live bait fishing, drift fishing, and light tackle fishing but bottom fishing and trolling are popular as well.

Prices for blue catfish in the Mississippi River can range anywhere from about $620 to $5,500, but the average price for a half day trip for blue catfish in the Mississippi River is $788. The average price for a full day trip for blue catfish in the Mississippi River is $2,971.

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 blue catfish fishing in the Mississippi River is summer, and most anglers book their trips 21 days in advance.

See here for more information on blue catfish fishing licenses in the Mississippi River, blue catfish bag limits, and fishing season regulations for blue catfish in the Mississippi River. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right blue catfish rules and regulations in the Mississippi River.