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Top 27 topwater fishing trips
Everything to Know About Booking a topwater fishing charter
What are the best topwater fishing charters?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 27 topwater fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Reds in the Marsh - 25' Haynie guided by Dalton, Lake Ida and Osborne Fishing Trips guided by Roy, and Half Day Inshore - East Galveston Bay guided by Jeff.
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.
What types of topwater fishing charters are common?
Inshore fishing is the most popular for topwater fishing as well as nearshore fishing, flats fishing, and lake fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout / spotted seatrout, 3. flounder, 4. sheepshead, and 5. black drum.
How much do topwater fishing charters cost?
topwater fishing prices can range anywhere from $300 to $2,700, but the average price for a half day topwater fishing is $523. The average price for a full day topwater fishing is $890.
When is the best time to go on a topwater fishing charter?
The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter is winter, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.
Where can I get 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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