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East Galveston Bay PM Bolivar

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East Galveston Bay AM Bolivar

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Everything to Know About Booking a Bolivar Peninsula black drum fishing charter

Why should I book a black drum fishing charter in Bolivar Peninsula with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 84 black drum trips in Bolivar Peninsula, and the most popular trips in the area are East Galveston Bay PM Bolivar guided by Jeff, Hooked With Captain Marty guided by Marty, and East Galveston Bay AM Bolivar guided by Jeff.

Our guides in Bolivar Peninsula are rated a 4.88 out of 5 based on 5945 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.

Looking for kid friendly black drum guides / fishing lessons in Bolivar Peninsula? Check out our beginner and family friendly black drum guides in Bolivar Peninsula.

What types of black drum fishing charters are common in Bolivar Peninsula?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for black drum in Bolivar Peninsula as well as inshore fishing, jetty fishing, and nearshore fishing.

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

How much do Bolivar Peninsula black drum fishing charters cost?

Prices for black drum in Bolivar Peninsula can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for black drum in Bolivar Peninsula is $885. The average price for a full day trip for black drum in Bolivar Peninsula is $1,314.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

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.

What month is best for black drum fishing in Bolivar Peninsula?

The most popular season for black drum fishing in Bolivar Peninsula is summer, and most anglers book their trips 24 days in advance.

Do I need a Bolivar Peninsula fishing license for black drum and what are the bag limits for black drum in Bolivar Peninsula?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Mike was a great guide and cool guy to be around. He knows a ton about fishing in the area and it was a pleasure spending time with him! We caught quite a variety of different species of fish! ¡Gracias!

    Mitch I. | October 16, 2025

    Trip: Galveston Jetty Trips

  • ★★★★★
    5 star operation. Highly recommended.

    Daniel D. | October 12, 2025

    Trip: Galveston Nearshore Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    We enjoyed our morning captainexperiences.com fishing trip in Galveston very much. Captain Brenden was enthusiastic and ready to go the moment we stepped onto the boat. One could tell that he cared very much about our experience, and time and time again he put the maximum effort into making sure our every need was taken care of. We really appreciated his knowledge and the big high five he gave us each time we caught a red fish, drum, or shark. The boat was well maintained, and the scenery at sunrise was in a word, breathtaking. Captain Brenden was friendly with all of the other boat captains, and we enjoyed the way he joyfully networked with the other vessels to ensure we arrived at the best fishing spots. We also very much appreciated that he filleted and packaged our fish shortly after arriving back at the dock. Overall, we had a lot of fun, and we would recommend another trip with Captain Brenden to our friends.

    Donnie S. | October 8, 2025

    Trip: Bay/Jetty 32'

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing Trip, Bob was the absolute best guide I could have asked for. I recommend using Bob 1000%

    Zakkery B. | September 30, 2025

    Trip: Galveston Jetty Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Bobby was wonderful to have as our captain. It was a bucket list/ birthday trip for me, and he made sure we had a great day and made it back safely!! I’d definitely recommend letting him be your guide for your fishing trips..

    Eric W. | September 7, 2025

    Trip: 8 Hour Trip – Nearshore

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