Damn Good Bottom Fishing Charters In St. George Island

The best bottom fishing charters in St. George Island are:

• Big'Un Charters
• Island Charters
• Apalach Anglers

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 bottom fishing trips in St. George Island, and the most popular trips in the area are Apalachicola Inshore/Bay Trip guided by Jared, Bay & Flats Inshore Fishing Charter guided by Krista, and Bottom Fishing and Trolling guided by Greg.

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 St. George Island? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in St. George Island.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in St. George Island as well as nearshore fishing, river fishing, and inshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in St. George Island are: 1. tripletail, 2. speckled trout, 3. spanish mackerel, 4. redfish, and 5. flounder.

Prices for bottom fishing in St. George Island can range anywhere from about $588 to $1,340, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in St. George Island is $1,005. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in St. George Island is $900.

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 St. George Island is summer, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.

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