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River Fishing Guides
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Betsie River Guide
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River, Lake Fishing in Okeechobee
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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip
Why should I book a river fishing trip with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 83 river trips, and the most popular trips are White River Fly Fishing guided by Dan, Junior Anglers Fishing Charter guided by Blair, and Full-Day Fly Fishing - Yakima River guided by Tyson.
Our guides are rated a 4.98 out of 5 based on 5969 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 river guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly river guides.
What types of river fishing trips are common?
The most commonly sought after species for river fishing are: 1. rainbow trout, 2. redfish, 3. brown trout, 4. speckled trout, and 5. chinook salmon.
The most common fishing techniques are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and fly fishing but live bait fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.
How much does a river fishing trip cost?
Prices for river fishing can range anywhere from about $418 to $1,700, but the average price for a half day trip for river fishing is $690. The average price for a full day trip for river fishing is $1,586.
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 river fishing?
The most popular season for river fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 21 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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