The 15 Best Gag Grouper Fishing Charters In Florida (Summer 2023)

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Damn Good Guide

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Miami

Open Ocean Big Game - 42' Sea Ray

100% (18) Managed by Bryan

42 ft 6 People From $650 total

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Clearwater

Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

100% (9) Guided by Gage

27 ft 6 People From $750 total

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Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Half Day Trip - 44' Custom

100% (15) Guided by Harold

44 ft 6 People From $900 total

Top Types of Fishing in Florida

Nearshore

Deep Sea

Half Day and Full Day Gag Grouper Fishing Trips in Florida

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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida gag grouper fishing charter

What are the best gag grouper fishing charters in Florida?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 305 gag grouper trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Open Ocean Big Game - 42' Sea Ray guided by Bryan, Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip guided by Gage, and Half Day Trip - 44' Custom guided by Harold.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7333 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.

The most popular cities to book a Gag Grouper charter in Florida are Destin, Key West and St. Petersburg.

What types of gag grouper fishing charters are common in Florida?

Nearshore fishing is the most popular for gag grouper in Florida as well as deep sea fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Florida are bottom fishing, trolling, and heavy tackle fishing but light tackle fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do Florida gag grouper fishing charters cost?

for gag grouper in Florida prices can range anywhere from $300 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip for gag grouper in Florida is $1,003. The average price for a full day trip for gag grouper in Florida is $2,216.

What month is best for gag grouper fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for gag grouper fishing in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 33 days in advance.

Do I need a Florida fishing license for gag grouper and what are the bag limits for gag grouper in Florida?

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Florida don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in Florida.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

★★★★★
Capt. Rick and Hope were the best we’ve had a chance to fish with! Great boat, everything you need is offered, good fishing, and a lot of fun. We will be fishing with them again soon and I highly recommend if you are traveling with the whole family, friends, or kids. They have it covered.
Jason L. with Ron F. of St. Petersburg, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Bryan was absolutely amazing! He was great company and really really knows his stuff! I would 100% recommend this dude for anybody that either lives in Florida or who is just coming down to Miami to visit! Chill and very great personality, 10 outta 10!!!
Matthew D. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida
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We had an amazing time with Greg, he was so patient and great with the kids. No only did the boys get to fish they seen dolphins and at the end they even fed the pelican. Definitely a 5 ⭐️ experience!
Stacey E. with Greg G. of Panama City, Florida
★★★★★
We all had a great time during the fishing trip. We caught quite a few fish that we got to keep. The deck hand was on top of his game and took good care of us as we were catching fish. The Captain had a cooler of water, a bathroom on board and cleaned all of our fish for us. My daughter and I got a little sea sick but we all had a great time regardless.
Patti K. with Greg M. of St. Petersburg, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Bill's boat was immaculate. He accommodated my special request on short notice and made my trip outstanding. Very experienced captain, he knew the waterways like the back of his hand, and was passionate about fishing.
Christopher M. with Bill R. of Pompano Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Excellent trip. Captain hunter was great. Did several types of fishing, caught a couple keepers and were constantly bending rods. Captain experiences was great with helping us get our trip booked on short notice.
Andrew T. with Hunter L. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
Incredible experience, captain Bryan knows how to catch fish and knows where the local giants are hiding. We cought a massive 300lb sand shark and several other species, captain was generious in sharing his knowlegde and experience with us and his loyal co-captain Tilly (chihuahua) made us feel welcome and made sure we had fun. I'd reccomend cap Bryan to anyone loking to CATCH fish in Miami waters!
Bosko S. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida
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Captain Don is a great captain! Very knowledgeable and friendly. We left with plenty of fish when it seemed like the rest of the marina had little luck. Would definitely book with captain don again
Alyssa L. with Don R. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Jason was such a pleasure to be around and very knowledgeable about the fish we were looking for. He made sure we had the best experience possible!
HEATHER G. with Jason Y. of Shalimar, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Scott was great. He was very patient and encouraging with our kids as they learned the details of near shore fishing. Very hard worker. We ended up catching 50 fish!! Everyone had a great time.
John J. with Scott F. of Holmes Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Had a great time with captain Bryan! Highly recommend booking with him!
Shawn B. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida
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Very knowledgable about the area, great guy and lots of fun on water. You can’t go wrong with Captain Nick. Thank you again.
Wyatt P. with Nick H. of Clearwater, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Don was great! Family had a wonderful time! Highly recommend.
Mark S. with Don R. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
The fishing & Experience was great!!!
Bob D. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida
★★★★★
Neal was an awesome fishing guide and was very knowledgeable of the local area.
Tim O. with Richard T. of Fort Myers Beach, Florida
★★★★★
EXEPTIONAL... HARD WORKING TALENTED CAPTAIN. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND.. OH BTW... WE CAUGHT SOME BIGGGG FISH!
Jeff A. with Chris P. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
Kyle and Danny were a great team! We caught great fish and had a great time!
Eddie L. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida
★★★★★
Carol, Doug, and I enjoyed our near-shore 6-hour fishing trip with Captain Joel and Ana Banana charters in Marathon. We went out past Sombrero Reef and fished for yellow tailed snapper and caught many. We targeted grouper on the bottom as well. Next we fished near the seven mile bridge for permit and yellow jacks. Last we fished a sunken ship for snappers and groupers. Captain Joel knows his business and we caught many fish including yellow tailed snapper, mangrove snapper, and schoolmaster snapper. With Captain Joel, your pole will constantly bend with great eating fish.
Thomas T. with Joel B. of Marathon, Florida
★★★★★
Fantastic trip overall! Captain Brian was so welcoming and fun, we caught huge fish and had a blast! Even the 5 year old with us loved it, he had plenty of water for us and a great clean bathroom on the boat. He made sure we had fun and we loved it. Will definitely be booking again when possible! Highly recommend.
Rokhshana Z. with Bryan M. of Miami, Florida
★★★★★
What an awesome trip! Captain Brad is super knowledgeable and was a great help with not only the typical trivia questions but tips and tricks on techniques and your style of fishing. He was willing to work with me on getting a variety of fish but also taking the time to get a tarpon, which was well worth the wait. He was a great coach during the long battle and would've lost it if it weren't for him. The boat was great and would work well for a smaller group. Overall was a fantastic trip. Ill be sure to book Captain Brad again next time I'm in the area.
Jonathan S. with Brad D. of Clearwater, Florida