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“Our Damn Good Guides go above and beyond, and we’ve handpicked every single one. We’re passionate about the outdoors and look forward to getting you out on the trip of a lifetime, every time.”

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Garfish Fishing Guides

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing Trip in San Antonio

Calaveras Lake Freshwater Reds

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25 ft 1 - 5 People From $330
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing Trip in Weston

Cat Fish Hunter

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22 ft 1 - 12 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing Trip in Waco

Texas Bowfishing Bonanza

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22 ft 1 - 6 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing Trip in Graford

Brazos River Exclusive Access

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1 - 4 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Lafitte

Morning Big Group Excursions

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32 ft 1 - 20 People From $2,000
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing Trip in Berlin

Eastern Shore River Bowfishing

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip

What are the best garfish fishing trips?

Why should I book a garfish fishing trip with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 14 garfish trips, and the most popular trips are Orange Beach Bowfishing guided by Dustin, Peacock Bass: Fly or Spin guided by Justin, and Brazos River Drift Trip guided by Ben.

Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3679 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 garfish guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly garfish guides.

What types of garfish fishing trips are common?

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing for garfish as well as lake fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

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

How much does a garfish fishing trip cost?

Prices for garfish can range anywhere from about $500 to $5,450, but the average price for a half day trip for garfish is $858. The average price for a full day trip for garfish is $3,159.

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 garfish fishing?

The most popular season for garfish fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 25 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    He was great. Food was great. Fishing was fun. I would go again for sure

    Marc A. | November 1, 2024

    Trip: Peacock Bass: Fly or Spin

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Trip was fantastic, very knowledgeable guide. He knew all the best spots and taught me multiple new techniques. Caught multiple species on live bait, artificial, and I even caught my first fish on the fly. Absolutely amazing time. The shore lunch tasted fantastic!

    Ethan P. | July 25, 2024

    Trip: Peacock Bass: Fly or Spin

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Justin was great!!! He put us on the fish all day. Wide open fishing, we caught 5 different types of fish. Captain Justin did a great job taking photos, sharing information and showing us some wildlife. There were lots of alligators.

    Steve G. | March 29, 2024

    Trip: Peacock Bass: Fly or Spin

  • ★★★★★
    I had a great time caught lots of had a wonderful day. The Captain was fantastic

    Joe L. | October 7, 2023

    Trip: Calaveras Lake Freshwater Reds

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip. Captain Randy put us on fish all night. Super helpful. Anything we needed he was right there to help. Great time. See you again soon.

    Curtis B. | July 28, 2023

    Trip: Central Texas Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Randy is a great guy, got me and my 9 year old on plenty of fish. Couldn’t recommend him enough!

    Braxton Z. | July 28, 2023

    Trip: Central Texas Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Dustin was very knowledgeable about different species of fish. Even though we missed alot of shots at fish, he was patient and told us if we were too high or low. He put us on fish. Had a great time with family. Next time we come down from Missouri I’ll be going again with Dustin. Great guide.

    Russell | May 19, 2023

    Trip: Orange Beach Bowfishing

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