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Everything to Know About Booking a trolling charter
What are the best trolling charters?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1300 trolling trips, and the most popular trips are South Padre Island Deep Sea guided by Emilio, Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip guided by Gage, and Half Day Trip - 44' Custom guided by Harold.
Our guides are rated a 4.86 out of 5 based on 9581 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 trolling guides? Check out our beginner and family friendly trolling guides.
What types of trolling charters are common?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for trolling as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and lake fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for trolling are: 1. kingfish, 2. mahi mahi, 3. wahoo, and 4. red snapper.
How much do trolling fishing charters cost?
trolling prices can range anywhere from an affordable $165 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip trolling is $992. The average price for a full day trip trolling is $2,127.
What month is best for going on a trolling charter?
The most popular season to go on a trolling charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 45 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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