Damn Good Gigging Charters In Texas

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 19 gigging trips in Texas, and the most popular trips in the area are Texas Flounder Gigging Adventure guided by Mike, Port O'Connor Gigging guided by Mike, and Cast your cares away fishing guided by Marc.

Our guides in Texas are rated a 4.87 out of 5 based on 5011 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 gigging guides / fishing lessons in Texas? Check out our beginner and family friendly gigging guides in Texas.

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for gigging in Texas as well as flats fishing, jetty fishing, and river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for gigging in Texas are: 1. flounder, 2. black drum, 3. sheepshead, 4. alligator gar, and 5. crab.

Prices for gigging in Texas can range anywhere from about $533 to $1,650, but the average price for a half day trip for gigging in Texas is $875. The average price for a full day trip for gigging in Texas is $1,138.

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 gigging charter in Texas is fall, and most anglers book their trips 23 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 fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Texas.