Damn Good Topwater Fishing Charters

The best topwater fishing charters are:

• Addicted to Scales & Tail Charters guided by Jamie H.
• Blackwater Charters guided by Eric S. with 30 years of experience
• Com'N'Getit Fishing Charters guided by Billy P.
• Destin Inshore Fishing Company guided by Christian D. with 33 years of experience
• Above and below charters guided by David P.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 104 topwater fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Pensacola Bay Fly Fishing guided by Richard, 10 Hour Trip – Block Island guided by Chip, and 4 Hour Inshore Fishing Anna Marina guided by Wayne.

Our guides are rated a 4.86 out of 5 based on 8235 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 topwater fishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly topwater fishing guides.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for topwater fishing as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing are: 1. red snapper, 2. redfish, 3. speckled trout, 4. flounder, and 5. black drum.

Prices for topwater fishing can range anywhere from about $575 to $3,400, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing is $1,250. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing is $2,609.

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.

The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 24 days in advance.

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