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Fishing in Pompano Beach

Deep Sea, Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Pompano Beach

#1 Offshore Charter

100% (3)
28 ft 1 - 6 People From $600
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This trip is managed / operated by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Panama City

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

Dolphin Spotting And Fishing

100% (7)
29 ft 1 - 6 People From $650
Fishing in Panama City

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Panama City

Adrenaline-Pumping PCB Trip

100% (2)
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
Fishing in Key West

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Edge Of The Map Trip

100% (6)
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
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Fishing in Fort Myers

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Fort Myers

Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip

100% (15)
24 ft 1 - 5 People From $475
Fishing in St. Petersburg

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in St. Petersburg

St. Pete Offshore Experience

100% (7)
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $700

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Fishing in Fort Myers Beach
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach
Fishing in Fort Myers Beach
trip description for Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina in Fort Myers Beach

Hop aboard and get ready for our fun, affordable back bay, inshore, and nearshore private fishing charters located on Fort Myers Beach, Florida! Our operation is family-owned and operated by the native Irishman, himself, Capt Rich! His passion for fishing grew stronger than ever when he moved to Florida and began fishing the Gulf of Mexico. With over 20 years of knowledge and experience on Fort Myers Beach, Capt Rich set out to pursue his dream in sharing a love of fishing with others. Captain Rich prides himself on running fun charters for all ages as he offers a variety of fishing trips for four, six, and eight hour trips targeting Redfish, Snapper, Snook, Trout, Grouper, Shark and more! On this Fort Myers Beach Back Bay Fishing Charters, Captain Rich will show you how to hook into Redfish, Sheepshead, Snapper, Snook, Trout, Shark, and more! Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you also come across dolphins, manatees, manta rays, turtles, native waterbirds, and other exotic wildlife as you fish the mangroves of Southwest Florida. All charters are tailored for private parties so let Captain Rich know what species your looking to chase, and he will work to make your dreams a reality! ​ Captain Rich will provide all the poles, bait, and fun! All he asks is that you bring along whatever food and beverages you wish, as well as coolers and ice if you need them. In Fort Myers, FL, it is very important to protect your skin. We encourage all passengers to pack hats, sunglasses, and sun screen (SPF 50+). Read More

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Fort Myers Beach

Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

100% (8)
27 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
trip description for Destin Trolling & Bottom Fishing in Destin

Head further offshore to explore the Destin's prolific Gulf waters anywhere from 18-20 miles offshore! These 6 hour trips give Captain Kyle more time to implement a couple different techniques to catch different pools of species. Trolling these offshore waters can solicit a Mahi, Wahoo, Mackerel, or even a Tuna bite, while bottom fishing Captain Kyle's favorite reefs and offshore structure opens the door to a plethora of species like Grouper, Snapper, and Big Jacks. This trip is a great experience to catch some fish to bring home or to reel in just for a photo! You'll be fishing aboard captain Kyle's 40-foot Bertram Widebody Classic Sportfish that's powered by twin Cummins turbo desels! She has been customized with underwater fins to improve on an already superior stable ride. For your comfort during your trip, the boat is furnished inside the fully Air-Conditioned salon which includes a bathroom, microwave, DirecTV on the flatscreen television inside and Sirius Satellite Radio which can be enjoyed inside and out. She is also customized with a tower, downrigger, outriggers, and a large live well. For the nighttime hours, she has above water illumination as well as powerful underwater lights. No expense has been spared with a full array of state-of-the-art electronics, and top-notch fishing tackle. Captain Kyle and his crew will provide all the rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring is any food or drinks you might want. Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Destin

Destin Trolling & Bottom Fishing

100% (12)
40 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,920
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Fishing in Key West
Fishing in Key West
Fishing in Key West
trip description for Offshore Fishing,Reef & Wreck and Sunset in Key West

Climb aboard with Captain Antonio "Tony" for an epic 4 to 8-hour experience up to 17 miles off the coast of the beautiful Florida Keys. Whether you want to troll the open waters or post up and do some bottom fishing, this luxurious 35' Egg Harbor sportfisher will have you covered! Trolling the open waters can produce hard fighting species like Amberjacks, Sailfish and Mahi. Trolling trips are great because the boat and the knowledge of your captain take care of half the work for you. You get to sit back, relax, enjoy the sweet sea breeze, and rest your arms while you wait for the reel to start screaming and your work to begin. Bottom fishing changes the target species to an entirely different set of fish. You can expect delicious and hard-fighting reef species like Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Kingfish, and even Sharks! The experienced crew will provide all the fishing gear you need, and they'll even serve up some delicious sandwiches on the 6 and 8 hour trips. All that’s left to do is bring some drinks and sunscreen, and cast off with Captain Tony! Read More

Deep Sea, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Offshore Fishing,Reef & Wreck And Sunset

100% (10)
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
trip description for Half Day - 31’ Cape Horn in Destin

Your trip starts at the docks in the Harborwalk Village of Destin. Upon arrival you will meet with your captain or one of our associates. Begins at 7am (In the spring months) that is when your charter boat will set off from the docks. Starting May 22nd, the charter leaves at 6am and the season price will be in affect until October 21st. About The Boat: 2019 Cape Horn 31T w/ Twin Suzuki 350HP This is an Near-shore Gulf or Offshore Deep Sea Fishing Private Trip with Destin Inshore Fishing Company. The Cape Horn 31T (Tournament) truly has the professional in mind. This newest design delivers a ride quality and a new standard in dryness that can only be achieved when 30 years of boat building experience meets modern technology. The 31T has more standard fishing features than any other in this professional class. Dual live wells 30/60 gal., 26 rod holders, Hard Top, Electronics box, 85 quart built-in drink cooler, Fresh water/Raw water washdowns, a marine head (restroom) and a (7') 740 qt. Insulated fish box. Great time to bottom fish for Red Snapper, Gag Groupers (seasonal season), Scamp Groupers, Red Groupers, Amberine, Almaco Jacks, Vermillion Snappers, White Snappers, Amberjacks (Seasonal season), & Triggerfish (seasonal). Also, you can Troll offshore for King Mackerel, BlackFin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, Sailfish and Bonito Tuna. Off-season pricing from October 22 - May 21 Season pricing from May 22 - October 21 May 22nd: departure at 6am Read More

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Half Day - 31’ Cape Horn

100% (2)
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,400
Fishing in Port Orange
Fishing in Port Orange
Fishing in Port Orange
trip description for Offshore in Port Orange

Experience what Florida's offshore fishing has to offer. Bottom fishing and trolling are both available. Certain times of the year are better for each so don’t worry, we will take care of that. Expect to catch a variety of fish. Snapper, porgy’s, grouper, mackerel, sharks, and more! Ponce inlet has the best and most artificial reefs anywhere. Bottom fishing around ship wrecks and concrete rubble piles, along with natural ledges and reefs. We strive to maximize the action. Trolling is great throughout the summer around current rips and temperature breaks. Favorite baits include rapala, and nomad diving plugs, ballyhoo and planers with spoons. We have two coolers and a large coffin to accommodate your catch no matter how big it is. At the end of the trip back at the dock I will clean and package your catch. The only thing we don’t do is cook it! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Port Orange

Offshore

100% (9)
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale
Fishing in Fort Lauderdale
trip description for Daily Reef Fishing (Shared Trip) in Fort Lauderdale

On this shared trip you'll be join other guests on board for our daily reef fishing trip out of Fort Lauderdale. We fish this trip every day aboard our large 85ft party fishing boat on a 4 hour trip. We fish out in the ocean on the reefs offshore of Fort Lauderdale, bottom fishing for all the good eating reef fish such as snappers, groupers, porgies, grunts, jacks, triggerfish and more. Catch fish and have fun on an all-inclusive trip with captain and deckhands that will help you during the trip with the fishing. Trip includes all the gear, bait, tackle, licenses, rods/reels and coolers with ice. Deckhands are there with you to help you in using the equipment and catching the fish. They can teach you if you don't have experience. We're targeting numbers of fish over size of fish on this trip to maximize action for everyone and we usually do quite well. It's still fishing but even on slow days most people bring home a few. Whatever you catch is yours to keep and when we get back to the dock, our deckhands offer free fish cleaning and we have fish bags and ice for you to take your fish home. Our techniques are either drift fishing or anchor fishing, both are very similar forms of bottom fish fishing. We are using cut bait such as squid, ballyhoo and sardines and all this is provided. We're fishing about a mile offshore where it starts to get deep and we fish the reefs, wrecks, patch reefs, buoys and current edges where we know the fish are. We've been doing this for over 40 years in the same location and we fish every single day on the same schedule. Give us a try and we'd love to have you out with us. Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Fort Lauderdale

Daily Reef Fishing (Shared Trip)

50% (2)
85 ft 1 - 15 People From $69
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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?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 269 red grouper trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are #1 Offshore Charter guided by Brad, Dolphin Spotting and Fishing guided by Russell, and Adrenaline-Pumping PCB Trip guided by Jason.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 4.9 out of 5 based on 3286 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.

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, live bait fishing, and trolling but heavy tackle fishing and light 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 $700 to $5,250, but the average price for a half day trip for red grouper in Florida is $1,399. The average price for a full day trip for red grouper in Florida is $3,211.

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 17 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 fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Florida.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Captain Scott. Caught a lot and he was on point the whole time. Very helpful and insightful on the different fish that was caught.

    Shawn M. with Scott H. of Daytona Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We took a 10 hour charter with Mark and Chris and it was an excellent time. They made sure that both of our boys got to catch a shark and they each got several Mahi. I would definitely recommend them!

    Tammy G. with Mark B. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    The fish hawk was an outstanding charter and Captain Brian and mate were very professional and worked hard to fill the fish box. As soon as the bite slowed on a spot, we packed up and headed to another spot. We caught fish all day long. We had 6 people fishing on the boat and I know that takes a lot of effort from the crew and they both helped all day long baiting hooks, taking fish off, and tying lines,,,,I highly recommend them and wil no doubt book again with these guys

    Tim H. with Ron F. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Guys were awesome !! They were all ready to go when I got to the boat Tony and Tony Sr absolute gentlemen and worked very hard and got me mahi, tuna, and barracudas definitely go out with again

    Paul M. with Antonio E. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time out in the water!

    Salvador G. with Antonio E. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great time with a great guide enjoyed the trip, the music and the captain very much. Fishing was a little slow but that’s because it’s fishing.

    Gary S. with Max W. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, captain was very accommodating for me and my friends. He made the day fun even though the fishing wasn’t great. Kept trying to get us on the fish even though the bite was tough.

    Trent H. with Nathan S. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had an absolutely amazing time deep sea fishing with Captain Anthony! He is a fun and knowledgeable fisherman with LOTS of experience and great stories (ask him about how he’d dive for lobsters to impress his dates). He does all the work but lets you learn and participate as much or as little as you want. We knew we had an expert when we heard the radio chatter of all the other guides complaining that nothing was biting, while we pulled in six (only four mahi in pic). The other two were a small tuna and a ~32” barracuda). We highly recommend Kilo Whiskey Charter & Captain Anthony!

    Dan W. with Anthony D. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Heather, we feel you are very fortunate to have people like DJ and Tyler working with you. They were absolutely amazing and instrumental in making this fishing trip with our granddaughters a "REEL SUCCESS"! These guys went about their business with true dedication and diligence, all while keeping things easy going and friendly for us. Cool, cool deal. Also, we were very happy to go out on the REEL DEAL. It worked well for us. Many thanks.

    Ricky M. with Heather H. of Clearwater, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Heather sent my wife and I and our two granddaughters out for a 6 hour combination trolling and bottom fishing trip with Captain DJ and Tyler. We can't say enough about how enjoyable it was. Both DJ and Tyler were fantastic guys to be around and put us on plenty of fish, both trolling and bottom fishing. It was very impressive to watch them as a team work to keep our granddaughters busy reeling in fish. They made every aspect of the trip friendly, comfortable and fun. It was all we had hoped to experience. Many thanks to Heather, DJ, Tyler and Captain Experiences.

    Ricky M. with Heather H. of Clearwater, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Greg put us on the fish all day and we had a great time!

    Adrian W. with Greg M. of St. Petersburg, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Scott is simply amazing!!!! He totally enjoyed his sense of humor and it was so awesome to interact with him during our fishing trip. When a storm popped up and we had to cut our fishing trip 2 hours short it was refreshing to not be nervous on the rough seas as Captain Scott remained calm and talked to us all the way back to shore!! Can NOT wait to go back and book again with Captain Scott!!!!

    Kimberly K. with Scott H. of Daytona Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Max was awesome! Trip provided fund for the whole family.

    Jacob W. with Max W. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    If you want to catch fish, better call and get on board. Hardest working captain I’ve ever seen in my 20 years of offshore fishing. Not only did we limit out in multiple species captain Tommy gave us a great experience and let us do what we wanted to. captain Tommy has the go to spots for big snapper,grouper, and sport fish as well.

    Zachery A. with Tommy L. of Clearwater, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    What an amazing trip!!!! Great captain and deck hand!!! Caught a shark a bunch of snappers and other stuff!!!!

    Josh . with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Our captain was very intune with our group. He worked very hard to make it a successful trip

    Jake J. with Tommy L. of Clearwater, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Nate and his mate were about as good as you can get. Kept me up on weather and water situations. Communication was the best I've had from any Capitan. Water was about as bad as it gets he safely got us out and back. Nathan can pilot a boat and can catch fish! I'll book for years to come.

    Joshua B. with Nathan S. of Panama City Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Tony was great. We'd definitely book again.

    Houston H. with Antonio E. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    He put us on the Best Fishing Day of our Life's... Hi and his Dad And His Son TONY #15. He was so Great and the day was Perfect 🥰. Now my whole family has caught a Mahi or Rainbow 🌈 Runner .

    Hugh H. with Antonio E. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Please send our photos.

    William J. with Michael J. of Clearwater, Florida

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