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Age 6-13 Fishing Adventure

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Destin Deep Dive: 8-10 Hour

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Destin 6 HR Private Fishing Charter

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Destin Bottom Fishing And Trolling!

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Bad To The Bone Destin Trip

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Trolling / Reef Fishing 31

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Sarasota

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Inshore Fishing in Key West

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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida red grouper fishing charter

What are the best red grouper fishing charters in Florida?

The best red grouper fishing charters in Florida are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 82 red grouper trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Age 6-13 Fishing Adventure guided by Glenn, Destin Deep Dive: 8-10 Hour guided by Matthew, and Destin 6 HR Private Fishing Charter guided by Larry.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 4.95 out of 5 based on 8556 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 red grouper guides / fishing lessons in Florida? Check out our beginner and family friendly red grouper guides in Florida.

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

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

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

How much do Florida red grouper fishing charters cost?

Prices for red grouper in Florida can range anywhere from about $825 to $4,856, but the average price for a half day trip for red grouper in Florida is $1,436. The average price for a full day trip for red grouper in Florida is $3,171.

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 red grouper fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for red grouper fishing in Florida is summer, and most anglers book their trips 19 days in advance.

Do I need a Florida fishing license for red grouper and what are the bag limits for red 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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in Florida.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    This was simply one of the best charter experiences I’ve ever had. Capt. Tim went out of his way to make us feel welcome and comfortable. My daughter-in-law, on her first salt water fishing trip, hooked and landed no less than 12 fish. I’m pretty sure the boat landed over 30 fish including Snapper, Trigger Fish, Red Grouper, Spot and Black Drum. Tim was knowledgeable, he’s spent his whole life fishing this area and we never had any doubt that he’d put us on the fish. Jolly, outgoing and professional every step Of the way. We will not hesitate to book again with him the next time we’re in the area! This guy rocks so , book him while you can!

    Leonard P. | July 19, 2026

    Trip: 4 Hour Trip Morning – Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    We arrived at the Dock to meet the Captain and get our trip underway ,Captain Tommy was awesome right from the start not to mention very nice boat with a lot of room and very fast !!! He was an awesome Fisherman and would teach and show his skill’s and would answer any questions. Captain Tommy would absolutely put you right on the fish , if he didn’t like a spot he would drag and go somewhere else !! 10 out of 10 for us ,we would always book him if we are in the area. Hope to get him up to Destin sometime!!!

    Shawn S. | July 15, 2026

    Trip: 4-6 Hour Clearwater Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Hearh was awesome! I had a great time!

    Donna M. | July 15, 2026

    Trip: 4-8 Hour Trip – Fish/Snorkel/Swim

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I had an awesome time with Hank, we went to several different places and caught fish at every stop, we plan to book another trip! Hank was knowledgeable, helpful and patient. Thank again!

    Charles C. | July 9, 2026

    Trip: 3-8 Hour Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    I did the 3 hour inshore charter with Captain Landon. Landon is passionate and knowledgable and will get you on fish.

    Victor K. | July 8, 2026

    Trip: Morning 2,4,or 8 Hour Inshore Trip

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