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Shad Fishing Guides
River, Lake Fishing Trip in Tunica
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Rockport
Rockport Bay Trip (Drifting Or Wading)
Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Rockport
Rockport Roundup Fishing Trip
Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Rockport
Rockport Bay-Full Day Fishing
Inshore, Flats, Duck Fishing, Hunting Charter in Rockport
Rockport Cast And Blast
Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip
What are the best shad fishing trips?
The best shad fishing trips are:
Why should I book a shad fishing trip with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 shad trips, and the most popular trips are Central Texas Bowfishing guided by Randy, Walleye, Shad, and Sturgeon Trip guided by Ivan, and Resinater Bowfishing Charter guided by Dustin.
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 shad guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly shad guides.
What types of shad fishing trips are common?
Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for shad as well as river fishing.
The most common fishing techniques are bowfishing, gigging, and light tackle fishing but artificial lure fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.
How much does a shad fishing trip cost?
Prices for shad can range anywhere from about $430 to $1,500, but the average price for a half day trip for shad is $919.
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 shad fishing?
The most popular season for shad fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 18 days in advance.
Do I need a fishing license for shad and what are the bag limits for shad?
See here for more information on shad fishing licenses, shad bag limits, and fishing season regulations for shad. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right shad rules and regulations.
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