Damn Good Bowfishing Guides In The Nueces River

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 bowfishing trips in the Nueces River, and the most popular trips in the area are "Alpha" Alligator Gar Bowfishing guided by Mark, 3 Day Alligator Gar Bowfishing guided by Mark, and 4-Hour Bowfishing Trip guided by Mark.

Our guides in the Nueces River are rated a 4.33 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.

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

The most commonly sought after species for bowfishing in the Nueces River are: 1. alligator gar, 2. carp, 3. smallmouth buffalo, 4. tilapia, and 5. longnose gar.

Prices for bowfishing in the Nueces River can range anywhere from about $900 to $4,200, but the average price for a half day trip for bowfishing in the Nueces River is $1,050. The average price for a full day trip for bowfishing in the Nueces River is $2,532.

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 to go on a bowfishing trip in the Nueces River is spring, and most anglers book their trips 62 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.