Damn Good Fredericksburg Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 15 trips in Fredericksburg, and the most popular trips in the area are Bowfishing Trip guided by Anthony, 3/4 Day Trip–Cobia/Mackerel guided by Doug, and Half Day (6 Hours) guided by Shawn.

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 charters / fishing lessons in Fredericksburg? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Fredericksburg.

Nearshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Fredericksburg as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Fredericksburg are: 1. cobia, 2. spanish mackerel, 3. black drum, 4. blue catfish, and 5. bluefish.

The most common fishing techniques in Fredericksburg are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and bottom fishing but heavy tackle fishing and trolling are popular as well.

Prices in Fredericksburg can range anywhere from about $530 to $3,036, but the average price for a half day trip in Fredericksburg is $1,362. The average price for a full day trip in Fredericksburg is $1,552.

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 fishing in Fredericksburg is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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