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Wading Charters
Gettin' On 'Em Down In Matagorda
Nearshore Fishing in Corpus Christi
Evening Surf Fishing For Sharks
Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Port Aransas
Tortuga Flats Fishing
Wade Fishing Trip
Kayak Fishing The Flats
Inshore, Flats Fishing in Boca Grande
Wading Trip
Everything to Know About Booking a wading charter
Why should I book a wading charter with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 83 wading trips, and the most popular trips are Andros Island Bonefishing guided by Juliet, Surf Fishing - 4 Hours guided by Rio, and Crooked River Fly Fishing guided by Steve.
Our guides are rated a 4.94 out of 5 based on 6488 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. sheepshead.
How much do wading fishing charters cost?
Prices for wading can range anywhere from about $450 to $1,700, but the average price for a half day trip for wading is $837. The average price for a full day trip for wading is $1,117.
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 39 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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- Austin, TX
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- Baytown, TX
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- Bend, OR
- Berlin, MD
- Biloxi, MS
- Blue Ridge, GA
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- Buffalo Valley, TN
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- Comstock, TX
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- Crow Agency, MT
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- Culebra, Puerto Rico
- Dickinson, TX
- Eagle River, WI
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- Fernandina Beach, FL
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- Fort Worth, TX
- Freeport, TX
- Gallatin Gateway, MT
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- Gore Springs, MS
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- Harkers Island, NC
- Helena, MT
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- Indiana, PA
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- Jacksonville, FL
- Kenai, AK
- Ketchum, ID
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- Lockesburg, AR
- Marathon, FL
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- Melbourne Beach, FL
- Middlebury, VT
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- Oakridge, Honduras
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- Placencia, Stann Creek District, Belize
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- Richmond Hill, GA
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- Saint George Island, FL
- Salem, OR
- San Miguel de Cozumel, Mexico
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- Sheridan, MT
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- Stockton, CA
- Stone Harbor, NJ
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- Tiki Island, TX
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- Venice, LA
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Other Fishing Techniques
- Artificial Lure Fishing
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- Cut Bait Fishing
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- Fly Fishing
- Gigging
- Heavy Tackle Fishing
- Ice Fishing
- Jigging
- Kayak Fishing
- Light Tackle Fishing
- Live Bait Fishing
- Scalloping
- Sight Casting
- Surf Fishing
- Topwater Fishing
- Trolling
Hunting Techniques
- Calling
- Decoy Hunting
- Hunting With Dogs
- Hunting from a Blind
- Shotgun Hunting
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