Damn Good San Joaquin River Fishing Guides

The best fishing trips in the San Joaquin River are:

• Home Waters Guide Service

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1 trip in the San Joaquin River: California Delta Freshwater Trip guided by Mark.

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 Joaquin River? Check out our beginner and family friendly guides in the San Joaquin River.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing in the San Joaquin River as well as lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in the San Joaquin River are: 1. largemouth bass and 2. striped bass.

The most common fishing technique in the San Joaquin River is fly fishing.

Prices in the San Joaquin River can range anywhere from about $423 to $603, but the average price for a half day trip in the San Joaquin River is $438. The average price for a full day trip in the San Joaquin River is $588.

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 Joaquin River is fall, and most anglers book their trips 10 days in advance.

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