Damn Good River Fishing Guides In Dallas

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 12 river trips in Dallas, and the most popular trips in the area are South Texas Alligator Gar Fishing guided by Bubba, Texas Alligator Gar Classic guided by Bubba, and Lake Texoma Striper Trip guided by Tim.

Our guides in Dallas are rated a 5 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.

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The most commonly sought after species for river fishing are: 1. crappie, 2. striped bass, 3. alligator gar, 4. white bass, and 5. blue catfish.

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

Prices for river fishing in Dallas can range anywhere from about $325 to $2,310, but the average price for a half day trip for river fishing in Dallas is $508. The average price for a full day trip for river fishing in Dallas 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 river fishing in Dallas is summer, and most anglers book their trips 36 days in advance.

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