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Active Duty & Veteran Discount Trip

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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Sarasota

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Marathon Premier Fishing

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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?

Why should I book a gag grouper fishing charter in Florida with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 476 gag grouper trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Active Duty & Veteran Discount Trip guided by , 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip guided by , and Back Bay (Shallow Water) guided by .

Our guides in Florida are rated a 4.94 out of 5 based on 3995 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 gag grouper guides / fishing lessons in Florida? Check out our beginner and family friendly gag grouper guides in Florida.

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

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for gag grouper in Florida as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

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

How much do Florida gag grouper fishing charters cost?

Prices for gag grouper in Florida can range anywhere from about $650 to $5,200, but the average price for a half day trip for gag grouper in Florida is $1,355. The average price for a full day trip for gag grouper in Florida is $2,838.

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 gag grouper fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for gag grouper fishing in Florida is summer, and most anglers book their trips 37 days in advance.

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

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Florida, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Florida. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Florida.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great guide, friendly, helpful and an excellent fisherman. I came looking for bone and permit and caught both. A number 1; could not have asked for more.

    William R. | February 13, 2025

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Hank was a wonderful addition to our trip! He was smart, funny and a great conversationalist. The fishing was slow but we knew that with the pre day conversation of wind and murky water. We caught an array of different species including a bonnet head shark. Thanks for making memories with us Hank! See you next trip down from Canada!

    Kelly M. | February 13, 2025

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Phil was prompt, professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to have guiding the trip. Would recommend for anyone.

    Leonard S. | February 8, 2025

    Trip: Nearshore Trip with Captain Phil

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic trip, caught 8 different species of fish and many of them

    Richard E. | February 6, 2025

    Trip: Edge of the Map Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Kevin was great!! Communicated well, knew his stuff, and was fun to go fishing with. We got into a ton of sea trout and some red drums. My dad and I had a blast and would book with him again.

    Bernie L. | January 22, 2025

    Trip: Crystal River Near and Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Ben was amazing! A cold front moved in, temps plumetted, it didnt look good. We laid into 2 tarpon, about 30 jacks, red snapper, mangrove snapper, and many others. He is a great captain with lots of knowledge. I will book with him again.

    Michael D. | January 13, 2025

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great experience with Captain Bryan. He is knowledgeable and very personable. He has good stories and a friendly pup. It was my dream to catch a shark and boy did we get lucky! I will not forget that day!

    Christina F. | January 12, 2025

    Trip: 4 hr Offshore Big Game Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water with Captain Hank and his son. Fishing was excellent. Would definitely recommend Captain Hank for a day of fishing.

    Thomas H. | January 7, 2025

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Knowledgeable, friendly, courteous and most important… he took us to where the fish were biting. Had a great experience and caught plenty of fish for dinner. He was patient with all of us and attentive as well. Fished multiple spots. Kept the trip moving. I would recommend.

    Robert T. | January 3, 2025

    Trip: Bountiful Backwaters of Sarasota

  • ★★★★★
    Great charter trip! Caught plenty of fish, captain was knowledgeable, fun and made our day fantastic

    Robert B. | January 1, 2025

    Trip: Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    An awesome day on the water!! Travis is an excellent captain and knows the area and water well. We went to several key spots that he had marked and it was obvious he knew where the fish were. The fish weren’t as active that day, however, Travis knew where to go to make sure we still got on fish to make it a memorable day. Thanks again Travis!! Highly recommend!

    Kevin K. | December 31, 2024

    Trip: Bokeelia Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water! Capt Phil & Tim were amazing! Capt put us on fish. My 7 yr old reeled in a few after a short lesson. Hope to be back next year!

    Jason M. | December 31, 2024

    Trip: Nearshore Trip with Captain Phil

  • ★★★★★
    We had a half day charter where we split it up between offshore and onshore for redfish and Travis did not disappoint! We caught a decent number of snapper and a few other things out offshore but then ensure we caught some redfish for the first time! Some keepers some not, but it was definitely a great experience overall! We will definitely be calling Travis again! Would love to even try some tarpon one day! Thank you for a great day!

    Susan W. | December 27, 2024

    Trip: Bokeelia Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent day on the water! Travis was an awesome guide! He took great care of us and we had a fabulous time. Mangrove, lane snappers, sheep heads, groupers and grunts were among the catch today!

    April C. | December 26, 2024

    Trip: Bokeelia Half Day Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Richard and Captain Kenny were great. They knew hotspots to fish and were extremely friendly. Would highly recommend!

    Mike W. | December 24, 2024

    Trip: Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time fishing w Chandler under tough windy and tide conditions. Worked his butt off to put us into fish. Would love to fish w him again.

    Gary R. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Marquesas Atoll Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    We had a terrific fishing experience. Captain Mark was enthusiastic, helpful, very knowledgeable about the area and put us on enough fish to limit us out. The entire experience was enjoyable and productive, well worth the cost.

    Laura S. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Crystal River Rod-Bender

  • ★★★★★
    Great Captain put us on the fish everywhere. We stopped very knowledgeable.!

    Dorcel T. | November 28, 2024

    Trip: 5 hour Ledges and Reef Run

  • ★★★★★
    James was fantastic. He communicated very good and knew the bay extremely well. He put my son and I on fish at each spot and couldn’t of asked for a better experience in Sarasota Bay!

    Joshua D. | November 27, 2024

    Trip: Sarasota Classic Trip

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I had a great time fishing with Captain Tim. He's a great guy to fish with and was a lot of fun to fish with. While we caught many fish, it would have been better if the bigger ones cooperated.

    Robert W. | November 17, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Trip - 23 parker custom

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