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Hardhead Catfish Fishing Charters

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Inshore Fishing Charter in Orange Beach

Hooked On Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

94% (18)
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $350
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing Charter in Melbourne Beach

Surf Fishing - 4 Hours

100% (1)
1 - 6 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Flagler Beach

Surf Fishing Guide

100% (1)
1 - 12 People From $175
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing Charter in Melbourne Beach

Surf Fishing - 3 Hours

100% (1)
1 - 6 People From $300
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Edgewater

Stress Free FL Saltwater Fishing

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16 ft 1 - 3 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Sarasota

Family Fishing Sarasota / Siesta Key

NEW
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $699
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Rockport

Rockport Bay Blitz

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23 ft 1 - 5 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Rockport

Rockport Bay Slam

100% (13)
22 ft 1 - 5 People From $575
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Duck Hunting Trip in Rockport

Rockport Duck Slam

80% (5)
21 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Flats, Duck Fishing, Hunting Charter in Rockport

Duck Hunt & Gigging Combo

80% (5)
21 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing Charter in Rockport

Inshore Slam - 22' Majek

100% (2)
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Rockport

Texas Gulf Coast Inshore Action

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25 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
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Fishing in Destin
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Duck Hunting Trip in Rockport

Rockport Duck Hunt

100% (1)
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $300
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Rockport

Rockport Bay Trip (Drifting Or Wading)

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24 ft 1 - 8 People From $550
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Rockport

Rockport Roundup Fishing Trip

67% (6)
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Rockport

Rockport Bay-Full Day Fishing

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23 ft 1 - 12 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats, Duck Fishing, Hunting Charter in Rockport

Rockport Cast And Blast

100% (1)
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, Flats Fishing Charter in Rockport

All Day Fishing

100% (1)
20 ft 1 - 4 People From $850

Everything to Know About Booking a hardhead catfish fishing charter

What are the best hardhead catfish fishing charters?

Why should I book a hardhead catfish fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 9 hardhead catfish trips, and the most popular trips are Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing guided by Donald, Surf Fishing Guide guided by Cathy, and Surf Fishing - 4 Hours guided by Rio.

Our guides are rated a 4.68 out of 5 based on 3697 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 hardhead catfish guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly hardhead catfish guides.

What types of hardhead catfish fishing charters are common?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for hardhead catfish as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

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

How much do hardhead catfish fishing charters cost?

Prices for hardhead catfish can range anywhere from about $345 to $799, but the average price for a half day trip for hardhead catfish is $538. The average price for a full day trip for hardhead catfish is $749.

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 hardhead catfish fishing?

The most popular season for hardhead catfish fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great Trip Donald is very good at what he does. We had a Great Time and caught a lot of fish.

    William S. | October 7, 2024

    Trip: Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a very great time. Captain Troy was very knowledgeable and helped us find some great fishing fun. When I booked it I did not realize it was only fishing in the bay, that was my mistake. I told him and he still managed to make it a great time for our family. We caught several species, catfish, hard head catfish, few small stingrays (accidents), but we decided to release them all. It was still so much fun.

    Dustin R. | August 14, 2024

    Trip: Family Fun Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Troy was great, and had incredible stories. We had lots of fun.

    Les T. | July 11, 2024

    Trip: Family Fun Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We loved Captain Ty. He went out of his way to accommodate us and we would definitely book with him again!

    Lisa M. | July 6, 2024

    Trip: Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    The captain was very friendly and personable. It was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone.

    Tony W. | July 6, 2024

    Trip: Kid’s Trip ***CATCH & RELEASE***

  • ★★★★★
    Good trip. Recommend

    Michael V. | June 24, 2024

    Trip: Kid’s Trip ***CATCH & RELEASE***

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Troy was great. He paid attention to our two grandsons and moved to find calmer water and good fishing. And he accomplished both. Our only concern is that he spent a lot of time on his cellphone as the afternoon progressed. Even with that, we would recommend him for a family-oriented fishing trip.

    John G. | June 8, 2024

    Trip: Family Fun Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Very patient and good with the kids!

    John D. | June 5, 2024

    Trip: Kid’s Trip ***CATCH & RELEASE***

  • ★★★★★
    T Roy is a great captain and we would definitely go with him again!!

    Randel B. | May 29, 2024

    Trip: Family Fun Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Donald was awesome! Great with conversation and helping the kids out. Definitely recommend him for your next fishing trip!

    Dennis B. | May 28, 2024

    Trip: Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Windy and tough conditions, but T Roy was able to get us on some fish and we had a great time! Great way to spend an afternoon.

    Joe F. | April 1, 2024

    Trip: Family Fun Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We recommend this outing to all. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Our grandkids loved it and would like to do it again.

    Denise M. | February 24, 2024

    Trip: Surf Fishing - 4 Hours

  • ★★★★★
    With a huge storm the day before and winds still keeping most boats off the water we did very well. 12 fish total with 2 being sharks. One fish we caught was bit in half! Great day on the beach! Learned so many new skills as well and Kathy is too notch at sharing her techniques and working diligently to keep all three of us busey with four rods. You won't find that from a boat. Honestly with four poles soaking, most double rigs totaling 7-8 baits in the water at all times seems much more productive than one rod per angler getting snagged on a reef or baits getting stripped. Being an avid angler myself I'm very impressed with my first time surf fishing under post cold front conditions when many fish get finiky and tuff to commit to feed. Thank you Kathy!!! I'll be back!

    Brian G. | January 10, 2024

    Trip: Surf Fishing Guide

  • ★★★★★
    Troy provided an amazing fishing trip for our crew. He was kept busy re-baiting hooks for a crew of 6, and never showed signs of it being a bother to him. Troy was very concerned that we had a memorable trip and provided several locations for us to try our luck to reel in the big ones! Thanks, Troy!!

    Greg B. | October 3, 2023

    Trip: Family Fun Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    It was a very good trip.

    Aaron M. | July 19, 2023

    Trip: Kid’s Trip ***CATCH & RELEASE***

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Troy was great! Family had a blast. Lost count how many fish we caught. Captain Troy was cool!

    Jeff R. | July 19, 2023

    Trip: Family Fun Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had Donald’s assistant and he gave us an amazing experience! Our family has been coming to the beach for many years and this was one of our favorite activities ever!!

    Matthew H. | June 8, 2023

    Trip: Hooked on Fun: 2hr Kid Fishing

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