Damn Good Scalloping Charters In The Saint Joseph Sound

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 scalloping trip in the Saint Joseph Sound: Tampa Bay Flats Inshore & Nearshore guided by Sebastian.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for scalloping in the Saint Joseph Sound as well as nearshore fishing and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for scalloping in the Saint Joseph Sound are: 1. black drum, 2. gag grouper, 3. mangrove snapper, 4. redfish, and 5. sheepshead.

Prices for scalloping in the Saint Joseph Sound can range anywhere from about $300 to $300, but the average price for a full day trip for scalloping in the Saint Joseph Sound is $300.

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 scalloping charter in the Saint Joseph Sound is spring, and most anglers book their trips 4 days in advance.

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