Damn Good Alligator Gar Fishing Guides In Athens

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 5 alligator gar trips in Athens, and the most popular trips in the area are Alligator Gar Fishing guided by Richard, Gar Fishing Trip guided by Dawson, and Texas Alligator Gar Classic guided by Bubba.

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River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for alligator gar in Athens as well as lake fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Athens are cut bait fishing, artificial lure fishing, and bottom fishing but heavy tackle fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for alligator gar in Athens can range anywhere from about $540 to $950, but the average price for a full day trip for alligator gar in Athens is $763.

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 alligator gar fishing in Athens is summer, and most anglers book their trips 20 days in advance.

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