Damn Good Goliath Grouper Fishing Charters In Matlacha

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 17 goliath grouper trips in Matlacha, and the most popular trips in the area are 4 - 8 Hour Trips With Capt. Logan guided by Logan, Inshore Slam guided by Tyler, and Boca Grande Pass Legendary Tarpon guided by Phil.

Our guides in Matlacha are rated a 4.78 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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

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

Prices for goliath grouper in Matlacha can range anywhere from about $605 to $2,750, but the average price for a half day trip for goliath grouper in Matlacha is $902. The average price for a full day trip for goliath grouper in Matlacha is $1,768.

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.

The most popular season for goliath grouper fishing in Matlacha is spring, and most anglers book their trips 36 days in advance.

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