Damn Good Black Drum Fishing Charters In Texas

The best black drum fishing charters in Texas are:

• Galveston Flounder Company guided by Tim W.
• Captain Tommy Sowell guided by Tommy S. with 13 years of experience
• Crystal Flats Guide Service guided by Cliff F. with 52 years of experience
• LAGUNA MADRE FISHING CO. guided by Rey R.
• Brad’s Saltwater Adventures guided by Brad M.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 77 black drum trips in Texas, and the most popular trips in the area are Jetty Trip guided by Moe, 4-8 Hour Inshore/Jetty Trip guided by Jim, and Nueces Bay "Texas Trio" guided by Dominic.

Our guides in Texas are rated a 4.93 out of 5 based on 8854 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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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black drum in Texas as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Texas are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but drift fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.

Prices for black drum in Texas can range anywhere from about $575 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in Texas is $921. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in Texas is $1,451.

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 Texas is summer, and most anglers book their trips 26 days in advance.

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