Damn Good Freshwater Drum Fishing Guides

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Freshwater Drum Fishing Guides

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Holland

Lake Macatawa Trophy Sheepshead

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33 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Springfield

Missouri Bowfishing

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20 ft 1 - 12 People From $460
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing in Aquilla

Airboat Guided Brazos River Fly Fishing

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16 ft 1 - 3 People From $550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Lake Fishing in Saint Bernard

Fly Fishing Trip

100% (1)
24 ft 1 - 2 People From $1,000
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Austin

Texas Bass And Drum On The Fly

100% (1)
1 - 2 People From $300
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing in Lorain

2-Hour Lake Erie Trip (Evening)

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21 ft 1 - 2 People From $650
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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip

What are the best freshwater drum fishing trips?

Why should I book a freshwater drum fishing trip with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 16 freshwater drum trips, and the most popular trips are Brazos River Drift Trip guided by Ben, Inshore Spin Fishing guided by Nicholas, and PASCAGOULA INSHORE AT ITS BEST guided by Leonard.

Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3784 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 freshwater drum guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly freshwater drum guides.

What types of freshwater drum fishing trips are common?

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for freshwater drum as well as river fishing, inshore fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and bottom fishing but sight casting and fly fishing are popular as well.

How much does a freshwater drum fishing trip cost?

Prices for freshwater drum can range anywhere from about $450 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for freshwater drum is $953. The average price for a full day trip for freshwater drum is $1,817.

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 freshwater drum fishing?

The most popular season for freshwater drum fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for freshwater drum and what are the bag limits for freshwater drum?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    I booked this trip for my husband and he loved it! His guide Cody was great, very communicative. My husband caught a lot of fish and had a lot of fun. Thanks Cody!

    Josh L. | October 21, 2024

    Trip: Brazos River Drift Trip

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

    Mary C. | June 29, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Spin Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great float trip! Our guides, Cody and Mitch were fantastic!! They were very knowledgeable of the river how to get us on fish. We had a beginner that had never fly fish before and Cody and Mitch were very patient with teaching him how to cast and catch fish on a fly rod. I would highly recommend these guys for fishing on the Brazos!

    Matt L. | June 29, 2024

    Trip: Brazos River Drift Trip

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