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Everything to Know About Booking a topwater fishing charter
What are the best topwater fishing charters?
The best topwater fishing charters are:
Why should I book a topwater fishing charter with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 436 topwater fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Morning Fishing Trip - 5 hour guided by Shayne, #1 Offshore Charter guided by Brad, and North Padre Texas Classic guided by Kevin.
Our guides are rated a 4.92 out of 5 based on 3284 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 topwater fishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly topwater fishing guides.
What types of topwater fishing charters are common?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for topwater fishing as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. black drum, 4. flounder, and 5. mahi mahi.
How much do topwater fishing charters cost?
Prices topwater fishing can range anywhere from about $475 to $2,684, but the average price for a half day trip topwater fishing is $672. The average price for a full day trip topwater fishing is $1,972.
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 topwater fishing charter?
The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 21 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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