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

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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Tavernier

Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

100% (10) Guided by Ben

18 ft 3 People From $450 total

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Inshore Fishing Charter in Tampa

Tampa Bay Fishing Classic

100% (16) Guided by Christopher

21 ft 4 People From $300 total

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Fort Myers Beach

Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

100% (10) Guided by Richard

27 ft 6 People From $425 total

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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?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 171 red grouper trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Tavernier Backcountry Fishing guided by Ben, Tampa Bay Fishing Classic guided by Christopher, and Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina guided by Richard.

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 Red Grouper charter in Florida are Destin, Key West and Islamorada.

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

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular 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 heavy tackle fishing and jigging are popular as well.

How much do Florida red grouper fishing charters cost?

for red grouper in Florida prices can range anywhere from $300 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip for red grouper in Florida is $1,228. The average price for a full day trip for red grouper in Florida is $2,727.

What month is best for red grouper fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for red grouper fishing in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 29 days in advance.

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

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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
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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
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Neal was an awesome fishing guide and was very knowledgeable of the local area.
Tim O. with Richard T. of Fort Myers Beach, Florida
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EXEPTIONAL... HARD WORKING TALENTED CAPTAIN. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND.. OH BTW... WE CAUGHT SOME BIGGGG FISH!
Jeff A. with Chris P. of Islamorada, Florida
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Kyle and Danny were a great team! We caught great fish and had a great time!
Eddie L. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida
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We had a blast with Captain Brad and his crew Miles and Whitney! The boat had a toilet, lots of comfortable and covered seating for those that were not fishing. They were great with instructions and techniques on how to land the catch! They knew all the hot spots and we had enough fish to feed an army dinner!
Rachel S. with Brad P. of Marathon, Florida
★★★★★
Chris was excellent. Great knowledge nice boat had a fantastic time. Thank you so much.
Brian C. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
★★★★★
Awesome trip captain Chris is great!
JOSEPH B. with Chris P. of Islamorada, Florida
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NON-STOP ACTION! Captain Experiences “HOOKED” us up with Captain Ben! Captain Ben is not only professional but he has the experience, knowledge, patience and skill that put us on multi species of fish, in diverse weather conditions throughout the day!! My two sons and I agree, that fishing with Captain Ben was like fishing with a friend! We made memories that will last forever! April 25, 2023.
Joseph B. with Ben T. of Tavernier, 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
★★★★★
It was a blast! Chris knew where the fish were biting. And I caught my first hammerhead shark! Overall 10/10!
Laura K. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
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The day was perfect we fished the reef and caught approximately 24 fish 22 yellow tail and two trigger. Captain Frank and First mate Carson were very accommodating. Carson was unbelievable very deligent! Highly recommend this boat and team!
Tim F. with Frank D. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
Fantastic fishing trip with Captain Scott and crew on the Sudden Strike offshore fishing charter! Captain Scott was. Rey knowledgeable and took us to several locations with great results!! I will book this trip again!
Sandy R. with Scott H. of Daytona Beach, Florida
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Bad weather plagued our trip. A big fog bank rolled in on us. Caught a few but it could have been better. I saw no other boats catching fish either. Chris knows his stuff and I'm booking a Tarpon trip with him next month.
Walter R. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
★★★★★
Awesome trip went out with Captain Kenny did a great job put us on fish right away. My wife went along on the trip and she is not a fisher person Kenny did a great job with her and she caught her first shark. Thanks for the great time and unforgettable memories.
Christopher J. with Rob J. of Fort Myers Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Our group had 5 people with little to no fishing experience. Brad took us to fish for yellowtale first, about 35 minutes away from the dock. He and his hand Miles showed us how to use the rods properly and we caught about 10 or 12 yellowtales. They were both very friendly and helpful, we all felt comfortable and had a good time. Unfortunately some of us got sea sick so we decided to cut the trip short. Brad had cautioned us about that beforehand and offered to move our trip to a day with calmer weather, what we would have done would we have had the time. We would definitely go with Brad again. He is a friendly local guy and he made the trip fun and personal, not at all commercial like some of the bigger boats. He knows the area and waters very well.
. with Brad P. of Marathon, Florida
★★★★★
Christopher was an excellent captain and fishing guide who gave me and my buddy a memorable trip across tampa bay! We caught many shark, and other fish at our stops. If you’re anywhere near the Tampa area it’s worth the drive and Captain Christopher will make the experience a life long memory!
Julian K. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
★★★★★
Mike was great . Friendly and knowledgeable. We had conditions that did not match the weather forecast and had to end our trip before it got started
Todd D. with Mike W. of Fort Myers Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Brian was an amazing Captain. Put us on fish from the very beginning. Very helpful with fishing tips. Very professional. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to catch fish and have a fun trip
Daniel G. with Brian H. of Hudson, Florida