Damn Good Topwater Fishing Charters In San José Island

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 topwater fishing trips in San José Island, and the most popular trips in the area are Wade Fishing Artificial ONLY Trip guided by Travis, Fly-fishing/Sight-fishing guided by Will, and Sight Casting The Flats guided by Chandler.

Our guides in San José Island are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 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.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for topwater fishing in San José Island as well as flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing in San José Island are: 1. black drum, 2. flounder, 3. redfish, 4. speckled trout, and 5. alligator gar.

Prices for topwater fishing in San José Island can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,400, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing in San José Island is $713. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing in San José Island is $861.

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 topwater fishing charter in San José Island is fall, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

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