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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.”

Jonathan and Attison   |   Co-founders   |   Austin, Texas

Bowfishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Houston

4-Hour Bowfishing Trip

60% (5)
21 ft 1 - 8 People From $750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Dauphin Island

Gig & Grin: Flounder Fun

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Lafitte

Overnight Bayou Adventure

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32 ft 1 - 20 People From $2,100
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River, Lake Fishing in Houston

3 Day Alligator Gar Bowfishing

60% (5)
23 ft 1 - 8 People From $3,400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

River Fishing in Berlin

Eastern Shore River Bowfishing

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
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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 in Granbury

"So Much Room For Activities"

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22 ft 1 - 12 People From $400
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Everything to Know About Booking a bowfishing charter

What are the best bowfishing charters?

Why should I book a bowfishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 43 bowfishing trips, and the most popular trips are Night Bowfishing (4 Hours) guided by Randy, Everglades Gigging guided by Jonathan, and Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure guided by Joey.

Our guides are rated a 4.92 out of 5 based on 3786 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 bowfishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly bowfishing guides.

What types of bowfishing charters are common?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bowfishing as well as lake fishing, river fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bowfishing are: 1. sheepshead, 2. black drum, 3. alligator gar, 4. flounder, and 5. blue catfish.

How much do bowfishing fishing charters cost?

Prices bowfishing can range anywhere from about $500 to $4,100, but the average price for a half day trip bowfishing is $1,083. The average price for a full day trip bowfishing is $2,821.

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 going on a bowfishing charter?

The most popular season to go on a bowfishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 49 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.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Best trip ever! Had never tried bow fishing before- Randy made it one of the coolest experiences ever! Great guide, awesome coach, and very knowledgeable. I will recommend this to everyone!

    Patrick K. | December 11, 2024

    Trip: Night Bowfishing (4 Hours)

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

    Benjamin H. | November 24, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time bowfishing with Captain Mike this past weekend. My 10 year old son and I had a blast learning how to fish with a bow, and translating shooting at paper targets into shooting at moving fish. The Bay was alive with marine life and it was really cool to be out there together. There was a small technical issue that came up early in the trip, but Captain Mike used his experience to quickly resolve it and get us back out to where the fish were jumping. We are definitely going to book with him again!

    Ryan M. | November 19, 2024

    Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay

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

    Brent S. | October 27, 2024

    Trip: Florida gar

  • ★★★★★
    We had the best time! Bowfishing is one of our favorite sports and being able to have the opportunity to take this trip was without a doubt the coolest experience! Thank you again for a great night!

    Kyle S. | September 11, 2024

    Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome time with Aaron and Captain Andy! Guaranteed a great fishing experience. Many crappie and catfish. Looking forward to doing it again in the future! Thank you from all 4 of us!

    Rick H. | July 28, 2024

    Trip: Trophy Crappie Fishing in North MS

  • ★★★★★
    Melissa is a great guide Definitely will charter with her again She is a lot of fun

    Kirk L. | July 28, 2024

    Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ike is a first class person very polite very nice guy me and my son had a great time will do it again when we come back.

    Chris H. | July 16, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    My husband and I had an amazing bowfishing trip with Mike. He was extremely nice, helpful, and informative.. and he worked hard to get us on fish. We will definitely book with him again!

    Tara L. | June 17, 2024

    Trip: Bowfishing the Tampa Bay

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip and great captain! Ike is the best!

    Justin C. | June 13, 2024

    Trip: Tampa Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Mike was amazing! Our family had the most fun on this charter and we have done many! He found us a lot to shoot at and we loved seeing all the creatures in the water. My kids said trip of a lifetime.

    Robert A. | June 6, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    We were able to schedule a bow fishing trip with captain Bobby. We had an absolutely amazing experience with him. Ended up shooting a ton of fish and saw them constantly. Bobby was knowledgeable and very personable. I would recommend booking with Bobby, we will next time we’re in the area.

    Taylor A. | April 16, 2024

    Trip: Night Bowfishing (4 Hours)

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience, will do another trip soon. We caught a ton & had a real good time.

    Pierre C. | March 11, 2024

    Trip: Trophy Crappie Fishing in North MS

  • ★★★★★
    Definitely worth it!

    Matt M. | December 31, 2023

    Trip: St. Pete Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Wow, I had such a great time. I went out with JJ and he found the fish, big fish in really tough conditions. He taught me a lot about the live scope and is just a really great guy. Aaron went above and beyond to set up my trip for me and it went off without any problems. I would highly recommend these guys and have already started making plans for my next round of big fish. At the end of the day, I come away with someone that I consider a friend!!

    Carl H. | November 4, 2023

    Trip: Trophy Crappie Fishing in North MS

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Joey did a great job helping us have a good time on our night bowfishing trip! Although we weren’t the best shots he continued to encourage and provide guidance until it finally paid off 😊. Definitely a highlight of our vacation!!!

    Valerie S. | August 5, 2023

    Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide, put us on a lot of fish!

    Jr E. | August 3, 2023

    Trip: Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip. Captain Randy put us on fish all night. Super helpful. Anything we needed he was right there to help. Great time. See you again soon.

    Curtis B. | July 28, 2023

    Trip: Central Texas Bowfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Randy is a great guy, got me and my 9 year old on plenty of fish. Couldn’t recommend him enough!

    Braxton Z. | July 28, 2023

    Trip: Central Texas Bowfishing

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