Damn Good Striped Bass Fishing Guides In The Sacramento River

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 striped bass trips in the Sacramento River, and the most popular trips in the area are Trinity River Drift guided by Andrew, Sacramento River Striper Trip guided by Robert, and Fishing Trip guided by Aaron.

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River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for striped bass in the Sacramento River as well as lake fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the Sacramento River are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but drift fishing and fly fishing are popular as well.

Prices for striped bass in the Sacramento River can range anywhere from about $388 to $2,750, but the average price for a half day trip for striped bass in the Sacramento River is $375. The average price for a full day trip for striped bass in the Sacramento River is $1,465.

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 striped bass fishing in the Sacramento River is fall, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

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