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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip

Why should I book a spotted gar fishing trip with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 spotted gar trips, and the most popular trips are Overnight Bayou Adventure guided by Shaw, 4-Hour Bowfishing Trip guided by Mark, and Everglades Fishing guided by Jonathan.

Our guides are rated a 4.67 out of 5 based on 5945 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 spotted gar guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly spotted gar guides.

What types of spotted gar fishing trips are common?

Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for spotted gar as well as river fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are bowfishing, gigging, and cut bait fishing but live bait fishing and fly fishing are popular as well.

How much does a spotted gar fishing trip cost?

Prices for spotted gar can range anywhere from about $400 to $4,340, but the average price for a half day trip for spotted gar is $974. The average price for a full day trip for spotted gar is $3,545.

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 spotted gar fishing?

The most popular season for spotted gar fishing is fall, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great outing. Guides were a great team. We will do it again with them

    Robin P. | August 24, 2025

    Trip: Missouri Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    He was great

    Mikey D. | February 8, 2025

    Trip: Everglades Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    John is the man, and Kevin his partner is a great guy. Would highly recommend.

    Benjamin H. | November 24, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    Jonathan was a great captain. Will go back again definitely.

    Brent S. | October 27, 2024

    Trip: Florida Gar

  • ★★★★★
    Very satisfied with the trip we did with Mark. He was very knowledge and worked hard to get us in the fish. Very personable with a great attitude, and the supplied gear worked great. Would not hesitate to book with him again!!!

    Jason H. | November 29, 2023

    Trip: 4-Hour Bowfishing Trip

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