Damn Good San Jacinto River Fishing Guides

The best fishing trips in the San Jacinto River are:

• Big Fish Bowfishing Texas

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 trips in the San Jacinto River, and the most popular trips in the area are Monster Gar on Rod and Reel guided by Mark, Alligator Gar on Rod & Reel guided by Mark, and Saltwater Bowfishing Adventure guided by Mark.

Our guides in the San Jacinto River are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3798 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 guides / fishing lessons in the San Jacinto River? Check out our beginner and family friendly guides in the San Jacinto River.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing in the San Jacinto River as well as lake fishing and inshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in the San Jacinto River are: 1. alligator gar, 2. black drum, 3. flounder, 4. needlefish, and 5. ray.

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

Prices in the San Jacinto River can range anywhere from about $795 to $3,820, but the average price for a full day trip in the San Jacinto River is $1,768.

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 San Jacinto River is summer, and most anglers book their trips 79 days in advance.

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