Damn Good Bottom Fishing Charters In The Saint Johns River

The best bottom fishing charters in the Saint Johns River are:

• Recess Sportfishing
• Set Em Up Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 bottom fishing trips in the Saint Johns River, and the most popular trips in the area are Half Day Jetty Trip guided by Frank, Half Day Bull Reds guided by Frank, and Inshore Adventure - 24' Pair Custom guided by Joe.

Our guides in the Saint Johns River are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3807 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 bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in the Saint Johns River? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in the Saint Johns River.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in the Saint Johns River as well as jetty fishing and inshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in the Saint Johns River are: 1. redfish, 2. black drum, 3. speckled trout, 4. sheepshead, and 5. mangrove snapper.

Prices for bottom fishing in the Saint Johns River can range anywhere from about $520 to $950, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in the Saint Johns River is $579. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in the Saint Johns River is $872.

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 bottom fishing charter in the Saint Johns River is winter, and most anglers book their trips 26 days in advance.

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