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Blue Catfish Fishing Guides

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing Trip in Port Clinton

Lake Erie Catfish Special

NEW Managed by Scott
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $390
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing Trip in Brazos River

Fishing Tours On The Brazos River

100% (1) Guided by Shane
13 ft 1 - 8 People From $300
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing Trip in San Antonio

Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

100% (7) Managed by Bryan
21 ft 1 - 6 People From $300
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing Charter in Saint Bernard

Inshore Spin Fishing

100% (1) Guided by Nicholas
26 ft 1 - 10 People From $750
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing Trip in San Antonio

Redfish Trips

100% (2) Guided by Raymond
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $350
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Prestige Anna Maria Sound

NEW Guided by William
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip

What are the best blue catfish fishing trips?

The best blue catfish fishing trips are:

Why should I book a blue catfish fishing trip with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 38 blue catfish trips, and the most popular trips are Half Day Lake Conroe guided by Richard, Lake Ray Hubbard White Bass+ guided by Brandon, and Night Bowfishing (4 Hours) guided by Randy.

Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3716 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 blue catfish guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly blue catfish guides.

What types of blue catfish fishing trips are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for blue catfish as well as lake fishing, river fishing, and inshore fishing.

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

How much does a blue catfish fishing trip cost?

Prices for blue catfish can range anywhere from about $400 to $3,625, but the average price for a half day trip for blue catfish is $783. The average price for a full day trip for blue catfish is $1,921.

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 blue catfish fishing?

The most popular season for blue catfish fishing is spring, and most anglers book their trips 40 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for blue catfish and what are the bag limits for blue catfish?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic morning with Richard bringing in catfish by the dozens. Very helpful, informative, and easy to get along with. I highly recommend him for your next trip out on Lake Conroe.

    Kirk M. | October 20, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome time with Aaron and Captain Andy! Guaranteed a great fishing experience. Many crappie and catfish. Looking forward to doing it again in the future! Thank you from all 4 of us!

    Rick H. | July 28, 2024

    Trip: Trophy Crappie Fishing in North MS

  • ★★★★★
    Nick was great! Super knowledgeable and friendly. Will definitely book with him again.

    Mary C. | June 29, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Spin Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent morning on Calaveras Lake! Capt Bones couldn’t have been more accommodating to my husband, myself and our 6yr old son who had never been on a chartered fishing trip before. It was a slow start but it turned on a little later and had a blast! Highly recommend Bones Fishing!!

    Heather C. | April 20, 2024

    Trip: Redfish Trips

  • ★★★★★
    We were able to schedule a bow fishing trip with captain Bobby. We had an absolutely amazing experience with him. Ended up shooting a ton of fish and saw them constantly. Bobby was knowledgeable and very personable. I would recommend booking with Bobby, we will next time we’re in the area.

    Taylor A. | April 16, 2024

    Trip: Night Bowfishing (4 Hours)

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Richard was great! Myself being an experience bass fisherman, He was very informative. He put us on some bass even when the bite wasn't great! We will definitely be back!

    Bill J. | April 9, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

  • ★★★★★
    Recommend without reservation of any kind. A great guy. You'll enjoy your trip. I'm going with him again!

    Eugene B. | March 14, 2024

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience, will do another trip soon. We caught a ton & had a real good time.

    Pierre C. | March 11, 2024

    Trip: Trophy Crappie Fishing in North MS

  • ★★★★★
    Raymond was a great guide. We really enjoyed the trip and will definitely book with him again when the weather is warm. We are from South Carolina and here on our anniversary trip, but we WILL be back.

    Michael S. | February 15, 2024

    Trip: Redfish Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Wow, I had such a great time. I went out with JJ and he found the fish, big fish in really tough conditions. He taught me a lot about the live scope and is just a really great guy. Aaron went above and beyond to set up my trip for me and it went off without any problems. I would highly recommend these guys and have already started making plans for my next round of big fish. At the end of the day, I come away with someone that I consider a friend!!

    Carl H. | November 4, 2023

    Trip: Trophy Crappie Fishing in North MS

  • ★★★★★
    Great time! Captain Bryan is knowledgeable and put us on a lot of fish!

    William T. | September 25, 2023

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had an amazing time with Shane on our Brazos river kayak trip. He was a phenomenal guide and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great fishing trip. Would absolutely do again!

    Tony A. | August 14, 2023

    Trip: Fishing Tours on the Brazos River

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan did awesome job of putting us on the fish. A very friendly and funny guide. Highly recommend.

    John N. | June 9, 2023

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Bryan knows Lake Calaveras. He has been guiding guests for 13 years. He was friendly and knowledgeable. He found the drum school and put us on them. We limited out and had a great time!!! We will be back soon!!!

    Byron A. | April 2, 2023

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I recently went on a guided trip with Derek and we could not be happier! Originally we were scheduled for Lake Austin, but Derek had gotten some news that we should hit Lake Travis instead, and it definitely paid off! His knowledge of the lake and guidance with us novice fishermen (and just a good guy all around) led to some fun results!

    Logan G. | March 13, 2023

    Trip: Lake Austin Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Derek did a great job. Even though the weather was a little cold and the fish weren’t too hungry, we hit multiple different spots and everyone on the trip landed something! We also nearly landed a 25 pound mega catfish that would’ve been a personal best! All in all, awesome day, awesome guide.

    Ian O. | February 14, 2023

    Trip: Lake Austin Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Terrific day exploring the lake and catching a mess of catfish - well worth it - very pleased!

    Bruce H. | October 23, 2022

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent fishing trip with Captain Richard. He is a very knowledgeable fishing guide with a great personality. We caught about 60 catfish in under 2 hours. He then gave us a boat tour of the Lake Conroe shoreline since it was our first time on the lake.

    Carlos C. | October 14, 2022

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan can put you on the fish! Caught & released plus or minus 25 reds in about 3 hours, and at 2 points we had four fish on the lines at the same time. Freshwater reds are a bucket lister for anyone. -Attison with Captain Experiences

    Attison B. | June 24, 2022

    Trip: Freshwater Reds - Weekday Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Third trip this morning, and Richard was again a GREAT guide. He’s punctual, super friendly and very knowledgeable. He takes us exactly where we need to be and we catch tons of fish. We will definitely book with them again!

    Camille W. | June 20, 2022

    Trip: Half Day Lake Conroe

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