Damn Good Inshore Fishing Charters

The best inshore fishing charters are:

• Crystal Flats Guide Service guided by Cliff F. with 52 years of experience
• Reel cajun fishing. guided by Ryan V.
• Fins and Family Fishing guided by Chris W.
• Broke Tip Charter guided by Kent P.
• Pier Pressure Charters guided by David B.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 71 inshore trips, and the most popular trips are 22' Boston Whaler Inshore / Jetty guided by Glenn, Wilmington Inshore Fishing Special guided by Jamie, and Aransas Pass Inshore Action guided by Jeremy.

Our guides are rated a 4.85 out of 5 based on 9628 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 inshore guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly inshore guides.

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

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

Prices for inshore fishing can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,400, but the average price for a half day trip for inshore fishing is $1,042. The average price for a full day trip for inshore fishing is $1,610.

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 inshore fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 9 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.