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Everything to Know About Booking a heavy tackle fishing charter
What are the best heavy tackle fishing charters?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 1277 heavy tackle fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip guided by Gage, South Padre Island Deep Sea guided by Emilio, and Offshore Thrills guided by Paul.
Our guides are rated a 4.84 out of 5 based on 2699 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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 heavy tackle fishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly heavy tackle fishing guides.
What types of heavy tackle fishing charters are common?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for heavy tackle fishing as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for heavy tackle fishing are: 1. mahi mahi, 2. kingfish, 3. red snapper, and 4. wahoo.
How much do heavy tackle fishing charters cost?
heavy tackle fishing prices can range anywhere from about $697 to $4,236, but the average price for a half day trip heavy tackle fishing is $1,132. The average price for a full day trip heavy tackle fishing is $2,535.
What month is best for going on a heavy tackle fishing charter?
The most popular season to go on a heavy tackle fishing charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 45 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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