Damn Good Trolling Charters

The best trolling charters are:

• Bad Boys I sportfishing guided by Byron C.
• Why knot outfitters guided by Robert O.
• Hey Boy II Charters guided by Zack G.
• Fish In The Box guided by Marc V.
• Town Fish Charters guided by Mike C.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 68 trolling trips, and the most popular trips are Inshore Trip On Skeeter Boats guided by Richard, Garibaldi Bottom Fishing guided by Craig, and Full Day Trolling - 41’ Custom guided by Taco.

Our guides are rated a 4.91 out of 5 based on 9511 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 trolling guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly trolling guides.

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

The most commonly sought after species for trolling are: 1. mahi mahi, 2. kingfish, 3. wahoo, 4. amberjack, and 5. spanish mackerel.

Prices for trolling can range anywhere from about $750 to $7,175, but the average price for a half day trip for trolling is $1,113. The average price for a full day trip for trolling is $4,167.

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 trolling charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 20 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.