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

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Clearwater

Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

100% (9) Guided by Gage

27 ft 6 People From $125 per person

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Nearshore Fishing Charter in Destin

Half Day Trip - 44' Custom

100% (15) Guided by Harold

44 ft 6 People From $150 per person

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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Islamorada

Full Day or Half Day Trip

100% (16) Guided by Don

28 ft 4 People From $175 per person

Top Types of Fishing in Florida

Deep Sea

Nearshore

Half Day and Full Day Red Snapper Fishing Trips in Florida

Half day trips (3-5 hours)

Full day trips (6+ hours)

Everything to Know About Booking a Florida red snapper fishing charter

What are the best red snapper fishing charters in Florida?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 229 red snapper trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip guided by Gage, Half Day Trip - 44' Custom guided by Harold, and Full Day or Half Day Trip guided by Don.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7327 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 Snapper charter in Florida are Destin, Panama City and Pensacola.

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

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

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

How much do Florida red snapper fishing charters cost?

for red snapper in Florida prices can range anywhere from $400 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip for red snapper in Florida is $1,275. The average price for a full day trip for red snapper in Florida is $2,653.

What month is best for red snapper fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for red snapper fishing in Florida is summer, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

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

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We had an amazing time with Greg, he was so patient and great with the kids. No only did the boys get to fish they seen dolphins and at the end they even fed the pelican. Definitely a 5 ⭐️ experience!
Stacey E. with Greg G. of Panama City, 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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Captain Don is a great captain! Very knowledgeable and friendly. We left with plenty of fish when it seemed like the rest of the marina had little luck. Would definitely book with captain don again
Alyssa L. with Don R. of Islamorada, Florida
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Captain Jason was such a pleasure to be around and very knowledgeable about the fish we were looking for. He made sure we had the best experience possible!
HEATHER G. with Jason Y. of Shalimar, Florida
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Great trip!
Jordan M. with Matthew C. of Destin, Florida
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Captain Don was great! Family had a wonderful time! Highly recommend.
Mark S. with Don R. of Islamorada, Florida
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The fishing & Experience was great!!!
Bob D. with Zachary W. of Destin, 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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Doug, my best friend, and I had a great fishing experience with Captain Brad. Captain Brad and First Mate Jameson are very professional and enjoyable to fish with. The had rigs and bait ready when we arrived. The Southpaw was clean and ready to go. We left on time and had a fantastic "Dawn to Dusk" trip. We started with a quick stop at a buoy to catch some live bait, which was fun. Next we travelled to the first trolling spot. At 8:45 we had a bite on the left outrigger. 45 minutes, and many jumps and runs, later, we had a beautiful blue marlin beside the boat. We have little deep sea fishing experience. The fish was caught on 30 pound test line. Captain Brad and First Mate Jameson did an amazing job ensuring we caught and released the fish. We then continued trolling and around 11 Captain Brad found Mahi Mahi. We made several circles by the weed line they were under and caught 15. We continued trolling and along the way we boated a barracuda and a king mackerel. We did a deep drop and caught some rose fish. We fished a wreck and Doug had something big on the line but could never get it off the bottom. We trolled some more until it was time to return to port. Captain Brad worked all day long. He never lost focus. He truly loves to do what he does. Jameson was on point all day as well. He is relatively new as a first mate and has learned quickly and always was focused and energetic. Captain Brad has spent a lifetime doing what he does and is still passionate about giving people a great time on the water. He designed his vessel to be a great deep sea fishing vessel, and the Southpaw is. I will recommend Captain Brad to anyone. Fishing is a game of chance. All you can ask for is a captain who is knowledgeable and passionate, a great vessel, and a competent first mate. We had that experience. Thank you Captain Brad.
Thomas T. with Brad S. of Key West, Florida
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Doug, my best friend, and I had a great fishing experience with Captain Brad. Captain Brad and First Mate Jameson are very professional and enjoyable to fish with. The had rigs and bait ready when we arrived. The Southpaw was clean and ready to go. We left on time and had a fantastic "Dawn to Dusk" trip. We started with a quick stop at a buoy to catch some live bait, which was fun. Next we travelled to the first trolling spot. At 8:45 we had a bite on the left outrigger. 45 minutes, and many jumps and runs, later, we had a beautiful blue marlin beside the boat. We have little deep sea fishing experience. The fish was caught on 30 pound test line. Captain Brad and First Mate Jameson did an amazing job ensuring we caught and released the fish. We then continued trolling and around 11 Captain Brad found Mahi Mahi. We made several circles by the weed line they were under and caught 15. We continued trolling and along the way we boated a barracuda and a king mackerel. We did a deep drop and caught some rose fish. We fished a wreck and Doug had something big on the line but could never get it off the bottom. We trolled some more until it was time to return to port. Captain Brad worked all day long. He never lost focus. He truly loves to do what he does. Jameson was on point all day as well. He is relatively new as a first mate and has learned quickly and always was focused and energetic. Captain Brad has spent a lifetime doing what he does and is still passionate about giving people a great time on the water. He designed his vessel to be a great deep sea fishing vessel, and the Southpaw is. I will recommend Captain Brad to anyone. Fishing is a game of chance. All you can ask for is a captain who is knowledgeable and passionate, a great vessel, and a competent first mate. We had that experience. Thank you Captain Brad.
Thomas T. with Brad S. of Key West, Florida
★★★★★
Doug, my best friend, and I had a great fishing experience with Captain Brad. Captain Brad and First Mate Jameson are very professional and enjoyable to fish with. The had rigs and bait ready when we arrived. The Southpaw was clean and ready to go. We left on time and had a fantastic "Dawn to Dusk" trip. We started with a quick stop at a buoy to catch some live bait, which was fun. Next we travelled to the first trolling spot. At 8:45 we had a bite on the left outrigger. 45 minutes, and many jumps and runs, later, we had a beautiful blue marlin beside the boat. We have little deep sea fishing experience. The fish was caught on 30 pound test line. Captain Brad and First Mate Jameson did an amazing job ensuring we caught and released the fish. We then continued trolling and around 11 Captain Brad found Mahi Mahi. We made several circles by the weed line they were under and caught 15. We continued trolling and along the way we boated a barracuda and a king mackerel. We did a deep drop and caught some rose fish. We fished a wreck and Doug had something big on the line but could never get it off the bottom. We trolled some more until it was time to return to port. Captain Brad worked all day long. He never lost focus. He truly loves to do what he does. Jameson was on point all day as well. He is relatively new as a first mate and has learned quickly and always was focused and energetic. Captain Brad has spent a lifetime doing what he does and is still passionate about giving people a great time on the water. He designed his vessel to be a great deep sea fishing vessel, and the Southpaw is. I will recommend Captain Brad to anyone. Fishing is a game of chance. All you can ask for is a captain who is knowledgeable and passionate, a great vessel, and a competent first mate. We had that experience. Thank you Captain Brad.
Thomas T. with Brad S. of Key West, Florida
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We had a great time on the boat with Zach and Josh. Had great communication, caught lots of fish, Josh went above and beyond for all of the ladies to be taken care of with our fishing bait and catch. I will be doing this again. Highly recommend! Having Aunt Trish on board was an extra bonus😊
Beth W. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida
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Had a great time! We caught lots of fish and loved Jacob. He is an awesome captain and we will be returning again! Thanks man!
Jessica C. with Jacob M. of Pensacola, Florida
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We had a perfect day fishing with Captain Alex! The morning was beautiful, the fishing was excellent, and the fresh caught mingo for lunch was delicious! We are experienced offshore and inshore fishermen from the Texas Gulf Coast and the Laguna Madre, so we can state with authority that Captain Alex is a great guide and I would highly recommend him and the Silver King to anyone looking for a good time. Thanks Alex from me and my son, Blake!
Scott R. with Alex H. of Destin, Florida
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Had a wonderful time the boat is nice it was just a great experience.
Lawrence R. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida
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Had a wonderful time the boat is nice it was just a great experience.
Lawrence R. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida
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Had a wonderful time the boat is nice it was just a great experience.
Lawrence R. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida
★★★★★
Had a wonderful time the boat is nice it was just a great experience.
Lawrence R. with Zachary W. of Destin, Florida
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Our trip with Don was awesome. We limited out on huge Yellowtail snapper and caught a huge Black Grouper, also sharks and other fish. Can't wait to go with him again.
Richard J. with Don R. of Islamorada, Florida
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We had an amazing time!!! Captain Zack and the deck man were great. We will definitely come back and recommend to our other friends.
Celso M. with Zachary S. of Gulf Breeze, Florida