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Deep Sea Fishing in Port Orange

Tile Trip

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32 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,500
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Inshore Fishing in Ruskin

Inshore Fishing Slam

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21 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Key Largo

4 Hours Of Fishing Fun

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24 ft 1 - 12 People From $750
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Nearshore Fishing in Destin

Nearshore 5hrs In The Gulf

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23 ft 1 - 5 People From $1,100
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Deep Sea Fishing in Destin

8 Hour Bottom Fishing Some Troll

91% (11)
48 ft 1 - 13 People From $2,600
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Clearwater

8 Hour Trip – Predator Pursuit

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28 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,499

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Deep Sea Fishing in Destin

Offshore Discovery: Fishing Intro

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40 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Sarasota

4 Hour Trip – Bottom Fishing

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30 ft 1 - 12 People From $850
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Deep Sea Fishing in Bokeelia

Grouper/Snapper 40mi+

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34 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,000
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Panama City Beach

4-Hour Offshore Fishing

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28 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,000
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Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

Nearshore Expedition

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Fort Lauderdale

Daily Reef Fishing (Shared Trip)

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85 ft 1 - 15 People From $75
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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida red grouper fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 88 red grouper trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Tile Trip guided by Timothy, Inshore Fishing Slam guided by Christopher, and 4 Hours Of Fishing Fun guided by Jason.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 4.83 out of 5 based on 6927 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, live bait fishing, and trolling 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 $900 to $5,000, but the average price for a half day trip for red grouper in Florida is $1,478. The average price for a full day trip for red grouper in Florida is $3,412.

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 spring, and most anglers book their trips 31 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

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip! Weather was amazing and fish were biting! Even with a little sea sickness we all had an amazing time. Captains kept it fun and were very knowledgeable and on point with a plan!

    Alicia N. | April 14, 2026

    Trip: PCB Reefs And Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Max was great we had a lot of fun catching fish.

    Darrel K. | April 13, 2026

    Trip: 4-Hour Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    1st time fishing with captain Hank was a good time will do it again sometime. Raiders! Lol

    Scott M. | April 12, 2026

    Trip: Gulf Fishing From Beaches To Reefs

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful trip with Tom! His boat is spacious and co.fortable. and very, very clean. He helped me (a complete novice) to catch 3 fish, while assisting my much more experienced husband. Late in the trip, when we e pressed an interest in seeing one of the coastal towns more closely, he obligigly switched into " tour guide" mode, and steered us into a system of mangrove canals bordered by homes, and told us about the history of the town. We found him to be friendly and we'll informed as well as being a great fisherman. , .

    Douglas S. | April 10, 2026

    Trip: Big Fish In Fort Myers

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Matt put us on a lot of fish if they were not biting in one place we moved and caught more fish he knew what he was doing very knowledgeable

    Georgelinna | April 7, 2026

    Trip: Pensacola 6 Hour Offshore

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