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We want to keep everyone safe, so if the weather is bad we'll work with you to reschedule at no cost.

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4.9 / 5 Average Rating

We hand pick our Damn Good Guides, and our network spans across North America and beyond.

4.9 / 5 Average Rating

“Our Damn Good Guides go above and beyond, and we've handpicked every single one. We're passionate about the outdoors and look forward to getting you out on the trip of a lifetime, every time.”

Jonathan and Attison   |   Co-founders   |   Austin, Texas

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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Wanchese

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Our guides are Damn Good Guides, which means they’re vetted by our team of outdoor experts who know them on a first-name basis. We hand pick each and every one of them, and our network spans all across the US and beyond.

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Everything to Know About Booking a wading charter

What are the best wading charters?

The best wading charters are:

Why should I book a wading charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 85 wading trips, and the most popular trips are Trout And Salmon Wading Trip guided by Nicoli, Laguna Madre Fishing Trip guided by Zach, and FlyFish The Eastern Shore guided by Denny.

Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9482 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 wading guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly wading guides.

What types of wading charters are common?

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

The most commonly sought after species for wading are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. flounder, 4. black drum, and 5. rainbow trout.

How much do wading fishing charters cost?

Prices for wading can range anywhere from about $450 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for wading is $782. The average price for a full day trip for wading is $1,357.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

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.

What month is best for going on a wading charter?

The most popular season to go on a wading charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 37 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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    I had a great half day trip with Ben last week. He knew a super place with lots of big Redfish. His custom designed skiff was made for gliding by and through the salt marsh. He rigged up my 8 wt with a 40# flourocarbon "tippet", tied on a hand tied fly, and we were off. Ben had me on fish all morning. I even caught some of them. Hope to go fishing with Ben again when in the Mobile area.

    Claude H. | September 29, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Fly Fishing Or Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic time on The Madison River. Anthony is a great guide who took the time to teach us first timers how to properly cast, set the hook.and fight the fish. Ended up each catching several species.

    Shane P. | September 29, 2026

    Trip: Madison River Walk-n-Wade

  • ★★★★★
    Sean was a guide who puts anglers safety at the forefront of everything which all anglers should appreciate. Unfortunately one of our two days was blown out due to weather. He persevered trying to put us on fish until the weather became too unstable. He has 30+ years of guiding experience in the area. Enjoyed our time with Sean.

    Michael P. | September 24, 2026

    Trip: Keys Flats And Back Country Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Phil was awesome. Great guy. Very knowledgeable and put us on some amazing fish!

    Brian C. | September 14, 2026

    Trip: Fly Fishing On Tennessee Rivers

  • ★★★★★
    Great guy, we enjoyed every minute . We will book him again!

    David P. | September 3, 2026

    Trip: Epic Redfish Pursuit In Galveston

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