Damn Good Trolling Charters

The best trolling charters are:

• D3 Charters guided by Don L.
• Rockaway Fishing Charters guided by Tom L.
• Reel Legend guided by Richie R. with 15 years of experience
• Bad Boys I sportfishing guided by Byron C.
• Josie Mac Sportfishing guided by Ken P.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 70 trolling trips, and the most popular trips are Ultimate 40 Ft Sportfisher 10 Hr guided by Steve, State Water Offshore guided by Jim, and Bottomfishing/Trolling Combo guided by Jason.

Our guides are rated a 4.92 out of 5 based on 9629 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 $650 to $3,400, but the average price for a half day trip for trolling is $1,466. The average price for a full day trip for trolling is $2,034.

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 34 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.