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

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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 $125 per person

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Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Half Day Trip - 44' Custom

100% (15) Guided by Harold

44 ft 6 People From $150 per person

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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Offshore Action

80% (5) Guided by John

33 ft 6 People From $150 per person

Top Types of Fishing in Florida

Nearshore

Deep Sea

Half Day and Full Day Goliath Grouper Fishing Trips in Florida

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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida goliath grouper fishing charter

What are the best goliath grouper fishing charters in Florida?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 89 goliath grouper trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip guided by Gage, Half Day Trip - 44' Custom guided by Harold, and Key West Offshore Action guided by John.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7327 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 Goliath Grouper charter in Florida are Key West, St. Petersburg and Tierra Verde.

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

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

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

How much do Florida goliath grouper fishing charters cost?

for goliath grouper in Florida prices can range anywhere from $350 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip for goliath grouper in Florida is $867. The average price for a full day trip for goliath grouper in Florida is $1,526.

What month is best for goliath grouper fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for goliath grouper fishing in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 21 days in advance.

Do I need a Florida fishing license for goliath grouper and what are the bag limits for goliath 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

★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Awesome trip! Lots of fish and good conversation! We’ll be back. We had a blast!
Brittni H. with Jason C. of Key Largo, Florida
★★★★★
Nature didn't give us a calm day ,so we couldn't bottom fish, the Capt. Did take care us and we max out on Spanish mackerel. Had a blast, will do it again
Wayne H. with Harold S. of Destin, Florida
★★★★★
Harold was very kind and helpful! Everything we hoped for in a fishing trip, met and exceeded our expectations! Our deck hands, though young, acted as if they had done this for decades! Very professional, kind, and knowledgeable beyond their years. If you're a beginner or expert fisherman, this is the boat for you! Plenty of fish, and choices on what restaurants will cook your catch, recommended by the crew. I only wish we had a second day with this crew! Harold knew the seas and location of species we wanted! Highly recommend this boat and Crew, first choice when we come back!!
James P. with Harold S. of Destin, Florida
★★★★★
We had a great fishing trip in Clearwater Florida. Our captains (Brett and Luke) were very nice and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend Brett and Luke. They put us on some King Mackerel that fought like crazy. It was a lot of fun. Ask for Captain Brad.
Rick W. with Brad D. of Clearwater, Florida
★★★★★
Leo is the best guide for a real sport fishing day. He knows the spots and what the fish want. I recommand Leo 200%.
J-F L. with Leo L. of Miami Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Garrett is AWESOME!!!! He communicates very clearly and concise. He is considerate of his customer's desired catch and works hard to maintain maximum time with lines in the water.
Guy A. with Garrett F. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
Excellent job by Capt Garrett More fish than we could handle Even in choppy seas we had great day
David M. with Garrett F. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
This wasn't our first fishing trip in Key West but it was one of the best, Zack was a great captain, we had an awesome time. While other boats in the vicinity had limited luck Zack had us on fish all day. I can highly recommend Captain Experiences you will not regret it, five stars all the way, thanks again from the Charleston, SC. foursome.
Darris S. with John J. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
Captain John was awesome! He was super upfront about water conditions and left all the decisions to us. Had a quick backup plan for us since there were 7-9 foot seas offshore. Caught some fish waiting out the weather and then put us on the fish we were after! 10/10 would recommend
Chase G. with John G. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
Brandon was awesome! He took my son and I in the most memorable fishing trip we’ve had to date. We caught 3 lemon sharks, and a bunch of barracudas. We Loved the whole experience.
John P. with Brandon S. of Summerland Key, Florida
★★★★★
We had an outstanding trip with Capt. James! Very knowledgeable, patient and an all around good guy! If you want to catch fish, he’s the guy! Definitely looking forward to our next trip!
Mark M. with James C. of Jupiter, Florida
★★★★★
A great trip! We had a great time with Captain Brad! Appreciated the one-on-one assistance with our son and their focus to make sure we were able to pull in a couple of good size fish. We have already shared his name with people we met while in Florida and will definitely try to book another trip the next time we are in the area!
Jane D. with Brad D. of Clearwater, Florida
★★★★★
We had an awesome time on this charter. Super fun time with a crew that definitely knows their way around a boat . Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun day catching some fish
William W. with Mike M. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
★★★★★
Had a great trip yesterday 3/27/23 with Gage and His assistant. Got plenty of fish, including a nice run of Grouper on the last stop. The Boat ride out, and back in was very comfortable, and the fishing gear was top notch...we will definetely be back again !
Forrest D. with Gage B. of Clearwater, Florida
★★★★★
Had a wonderful time with Captain. Caught tons of fish, plenty to take home as well. Great company too
Bryan L. with Stanley B. of Naples, Florida
★★★★★
The best fishing trip ever! Caught a 6’ 160 lb shark and approx 80 fish.
Kyrie H. with John C. of Panama City, Florida
★★★★★
It was great. Got me on some big barracuda which is exactly what I wanted. Mate was also great.
Dan F. with Gage B. of Clearwater, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Steve filled in for John and definitely found the fish including a few sharks and barracuda who liked our fish as well! Continuous action and heading to Pepe’s to have them cook some mutton snapper and yellow jack for us. Definitely recommend them!
Steve M. with John G. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
We had a blast! Captain Charlie kept us moving not only did we catch great fish but we enjoyed dolphins all around us and a manatee swam right next to the boat. He was early for our trip and recommended a wonderful restaurant that cooked up our fish that he cleaned for us. We will be back next year to do it again Lord willing 🙏Thanks Captain Charlie
Christopher S. with Charlie C. of Fort Myers, Florida