Damn Good Nueces River Fishing Guides

The best fishing trips in the Nueces River are:

• Big Fish Bowfishing Texas

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 trips in the Nueces River, and the most popular trips in the area are Monster Gar on Rod and Reel guided by Mark, 3 Day Alligator Gar Bowfishing guided by Mark, and Alligator Gar on Rod & Reel guided by Mark.

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

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing in the Nueces River as well as lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in the Nueces River is alligator gar.

The most common fishing techniques in the Nueces River are bowfishing and heavy tackle fishing.

Prices in the Nueces River can range anywhere from about $780 to $3,880, but the average price for a full day trip in the Nueces River is $1,850.

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 fishing in the Nueces River is summer, and most anglers book their trips 123 days in advance.

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