Damn Good Flats Fishing Charters

The best flats fishing charters are:

• Blackwater Charters guided by Eric S. with 30 years of experience
• Afishionado guided by Wade O. with 28 years of experience
• Crystal Flats Guide Service guided by Cliff F. with 52 years of experience
• Inshore Charters guided by Hal T.
• Com'N'Getit Fishing Charters guided by Billy P.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 85 flats trips, and the most popular trips are Shark Fishing Adventure guided by Brad, Bay Fishing guided by Augustin, and Full Or Half Day Inshore guided by Arturo.

Our guides are rated a 4.94 out of 5 based on 9603 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 flats guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly flats guides.

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

The most common fishing techniques are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and live bait fishing but sight casting and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for flats fishing can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for flats fishing is $1,006. The average price for a full day trip for flats fishing is $1,238.

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 for flats fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 15 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.