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Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Galveston
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South Padre Island Deep Sea

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Bottom Fishing Charters
Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Galveston
Epic Jetty Trip - 26' Angler
Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Galveston
Epic Jetty Trip - 21' Mako
Inshore Fishing Charter in Corpus Christi
Afternoon Surf Fishing For Sharks
Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin
Offshore Blitz: Half-Day Dash
Flats, Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Port Aransas
Coastal Bend Inshore Slam
Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Islamorada
Ocean Thrills With Captain Don
Inshore Fishing Charter in South Padre Island
4-Hour Inshore - 30’ Triton
Invasive Species, Lake, River Fishing, Hunting Trip in Plantation
Iguana Hunt/Peacock Bass Combo With Retriever Dog
Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Freeport
A Nearshore Party In Paradise
Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Dickinson
Galveston Bay Trophy Hunt
Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Port Aransas
Into The Depths- Captain Daniel
Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Fort Lauderdale
Unforgettable Day Offshore
Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Tampa
Tampa Bay Inshore Adventures
Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Clearwater
Crushing Clearwater Offshore
Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Clearwater
Clearwater Offshore Fishing
Everything to Know About Booking a bottom fishing charter
What are the best bottom fishing charters?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1388 bottom fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Jetties & Jaws: Reel in the Fun guided by Meghan, Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip guided by Gage, and South Padre Island Deep Sea guided by Emilio.
Our guides are rated a 4.86 out of 5 based on 9581 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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 bottom fishing guides? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides.
What types of bottom fishing charters are common?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for bottom fishing as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing are: 1. kingfish, 2. mahi mahi, 3. red snapper, and 4. redfish.
How much do bottom fishing charters cost?
bottom fishing prices can range anywhere from an affordable $175 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip bottom fishing is $906. The average price for a full day trip bottom fishing is $2,052.
What month is best for going on a bottom fishing charter?
The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 45 days in advance.
Do I need a fishing license and what are the bag limits?
See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations.
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