Damn Good Black Drum Fishing Charters In The St Johns River

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 black drum trips in the St Johns River, and the most popular trips in the area are Backcountry Fishing guided by Joe, Marsh To Nearshore Fishing JAX guided by Roland, and Jacksonville Nearshore Smash guided by Jeremy.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black drum in the St Johns River as well as river fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the St Johns River are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but light tackle fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

Prices for black drum in the St Johns River can range anywhere from about $615 to $1,600, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in the St Johns River is $985. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in the St Johns River is $1,268.

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 black drum fishing in the St Johns River is winter, and most anglers book their trips 42 days in advance.

See here for more information on black drum fishing licenses in the St Johns River, black drum bag limits, and fishing season regulations for black drum in the St Johns River. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right black drum rules and regulations in the St Johns River.