Damn Good Nearshore Fishing Charters

The best nearshore fishing charters are:

• South Louisiana Redfishing guided by Troy N. with 35 years of experience
• Nick Hughes fishing guided by Nick H. with 8 years of experience
• Hallie Loren Sportfishing Charters guided by Eddie E.
• Captain GW Guide Service guided by Gw D. with 30 years of experience
• Spot Stalker Charters guided by Todd V. with 43 years of experience

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 81 nearshore trips, and the most popular trips are Palm Beach Offshore Trip guided by Chris, Sportsman’s Paradise Trip guided by Mike, and Tampa Bay Fishing Fun guided by Matthew.

Our guides are rated a 4.97 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 nearshore guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly nearshore guides.

The most commonly sought after species for nearshore fishing are: 1. kingfish, 2. redfish, 3. spanish mackerel, 4. cobia, and 5. mangrove snapper.

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

Prices for nearshore fishing can range anywhere from about $700 to $4,344, but the average price for a half day trip for nearshore fishing is $1,137. The average price for a full day trip for nearshore fishing is $2,750.

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 nearshore fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 37 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.