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Tautog Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in New York

Full Day NYC Charter

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22 ft 1 - 3 People From $750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Lacey Township

Full Day Inshore Tautog

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26 ft 1 - 6 People From $950
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Port Washington

Big Fish With Your Big Group

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46 ft 1 - 40 People From $3,600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Cape May

Half Or Full Day Trip

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51 ft 1 - 15 People From $800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Mastic

Inshore Charter

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28 ft 1 - 12 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Ocean City

3 Hour Bay Fishing

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23 ft 1 - 4 People From $425
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Everything to Know About Booking a tautog fishing charter

Why should I book a tautog fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 41 tautog trips, and the most popular trips are Cape Cod Black Seabass And More guided by Ross, Old-School Classic Trip guided by Greg, and Inshore Stripers, Fluke, & Tog guided by Frank.

Our guides are rated a 5 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 tautog guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly tautog guides.

What types of tautog fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tautog as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and deep sea fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but drift fishing and jigging are popular as well.

How much do tautog fishing charters cost?

Prices for tautog can range anywhere from about $658 to $2,100, but the average price for a half day trip for tautog is $1,107. The average price for a full day trip for tautog is $1,521.

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 tautog fishing?

The most popular season for tautog fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 43 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Frank is a great guy and knows the area better than anyone! Great day!

    Dan S. | October 25, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Stripers, Fluke, & Tog

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip overall! Captain Jack was knowledgeable, patient, flexible and we caught a bunch of fish. Noman's Land is a beautiful island worth seeing.

    Ben F. | July 17, 2025

    Trip: Nomans Adventure Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Frank did an excellent job putting us on the fish. We caught 26 fish and 8 keepers in 4 hours. Frank grew up in Wildwood, fishing and knows the back bays 💯

    Doug M. | June 8, 2025

    Trip: Stone Harbor Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Hands down the best captain!!mike got us all hook on some big striper! And took two keeper home and a couple of black fish. Definitely going to be booking with Mike again

    Denny H. | May 24, 2025

    Trip: RI Inshore/Nearshore 6hr & 8hr

  • ★★★★★
    Had an amazing trip with Dustin. He was patient, knew the best spots and had a great sense of humour. Will definitely be booking with you again the next time I'm in the states.

    Paul D. | October 27, 2023

    Trip: Kayak Fishing

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