Damn Good Topwater Fishing Charters In The St Johns River

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 topwater fishing trips in the St Johns River, and the most popular trips in the area are Backcountry Fishing guided by Joe, Speckled Trout Inshore Fun guided by Frank, and Jacksonville Adventure Half to Full Day! guided by Austin.

Our guides in the St Johns River are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 4720 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 the St Johns River as well as river fishing, flats fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing in the St Johns River are: 1. speckled trout, 2. redfish, 3. flounder, 4. black drum, and 5. mangrove snapper.

Prices for topwater fishing in the St Johns River can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,300, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing in the St Johns River is $719. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing in the St Johns River is $858.

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 the St Johns River is summer, and most anglers book their trips 38 days in advance.

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