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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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Sunfish Fishing Guides

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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, River Fishing Charter in Fort Lauderdale

Peacock Bass: Fly Or Spin

100% (19)
17 ft 1 - 3 People From $550
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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Lake Fishing Trip in Delray Beach

South Florida Freshwater

100% (2)
20 ft 1 - 3 People From $400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing Trip in Fort Worth

Brazos River Float Trip

100% (1)
1 - 2 People From $350
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing Trip in Fort Worth

Walk-and-Wade Adventure

100% (1)
1 - 4 People From $275
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

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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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Rockport

Rockport Bay Slam

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

Duck Hunting Trip in Rockport

Rockport Duck Slam

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

Inshore Fishing Charter in Rockport

Inshore Slam - 22' Majek

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

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Rockport

Texas Gulf Coast Inshore Action

NEW
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Duck Hunting Trip in Rockport

Rockport Duck Hunt

100% (1)
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $300
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This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
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
Fishing in Destin
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
Fishing in Destin
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
Fishing in Destin
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 fishing trip

What are the best sunfish fishing trips?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 sunfish trips, and the most popular trips are Peacock Bass: Fly or Spin guided by Justin, South Florida Freshwater guided by Doug, and Walk-and-Wade Adventure guided by Greg.

Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3694 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 sunfish guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly sunfish guides.

What types of sunfish fishing trips are common?

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

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

How much does a sunfish fishing trip cost?

Prices for sunfish can range anywhere from about $325 to $750, but the average price for a half day trip for sunfish is $428. The average price for a full day trip for sunfish is $588.

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 sunfish fishing?

The most popular season for sunfish fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 30 days in advance.

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

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

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent trip. Very knowledgeable guide. Was very patient with inexperienced anglers. Good instructor.

    Glenn S. | August 2, 2024

    Trip: Walk-and-Wade Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Great fishing all day great guy won’t be going to anyone elts when I’m in Florida for fishing go to Doug!!!

    Joshua W. | July 22, 2024

    Trip: South Florida Freshwater

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    We booked a last minute trip with Doug! He was great! He put us on Peacock Bass and Clownfish right away. We landed a 9 lb trophy Peacock Bass and had a great time! Will definitely go fishing with Doug again!

    Kristin H. | October 25, 2023

    Trip: South Florida Freshwater

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