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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Tampa

Half Day

NEW Guided by Tom
22 ft 1 - 2 People From $500
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Tampa

3/4 Day

NEW Guided by Tom
22 ft 1 - 2 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Tampa

Overnight Adventure - 35’ Contender

100% (2) Managed by Ron
35 ft 1 - 12 People From $3,750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Tampa

Grouper/Snapper Run- 35’ Contender

100% (2) Managed by Ron
35 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,900
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Tampa

40’ Yacht Sport Fish Offshore

100% (2) Managed by Ron
40 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,599
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Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter near Tampa

Middle Grounds - 48’ Yacht Sport Fish

100% (2) Managed by Ron
48 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,999
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Fishing in Destin
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Nearshore Fishing Charter near Tampa

Florida Sportfish On Light Tackle

100% (1) Guided by Chris
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter near Tampa

Offshore Seasonal Species - 48’

100% (2) Managed by Ron
48 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,200
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing Charter near Tampa

Indian Rocks Fishing Adventure

NEW Guided by Tenni
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $820
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter near Tampa

Inshore/Nearshore Max-Out

100% (2) Managed by Ron
35 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,900
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter near Tampa

40’ Yacht Sport Fish Inshore

100% (2) Managed by Ron
40 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,499
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter near Tampa

Clearwater Classic

100% (2) Guided by William
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $550
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What are the best gag grouper fishing charters in Tampa?

The best gag grouper fishing charters in Tampa are:

Why should I book a gag grouper fishing charter in Tampa with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 77 gag grouper trips in Tampa, and the most popular trips in the area are 3/4 Day guided by Tom and Half day guided by Tom.

Our guides in Tampa are rated a 4.95 out of 5 based on 3716 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 gag grouper guides / fishing lessons in Tampa? Check out our beginner and family friendly gag grouper guides in Tampa.

What types of gag grouper fishing charters are common in Tampa?

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

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

How much do Tampa gag grouper fishing charters cost?

Prices for gag grouper in Tampa can range anywhere from about $600 to $5,500, but the average price for a half day trip for gag grouper in Tampa is $1,352. The average price for a full day trip for gag grouper in Tampa is $3,047.

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 gag grouper fishing in Tampa?

The most popular season for gag grouper fishing in Tampa is summer, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

Do I need a Tampa fishing license for gag grouper and what are the bag limits for gag grouper in Tampa?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Tampa, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Tampa. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Tampa.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience, great fishing! Captain Mikey took us right to where the fish were. Started catching fish within a minute of the first bait hitting the water. Steady action for a while, when things slowed Capt. Mikey moved us to a spot where we quickly started catching again. Fished in about four different spots not far from each other, all but the last produced multiple fish. Fun trip!

    Howard D. | August 1, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Beach Family Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great time on the water. Chris and Kaden are very knowledgeable. Highly recommend

    Brian P. | July 30, 2024

    Trip: Florida Sportfish on Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip with Adam! Highly recommend!!

    Brionne J. | July 26, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Trip - 27' Cape Horn

  • ★★★★★
    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. | July 22, 2024

    Trip: Federal American Red Snapper - 28’

  • ★★★★★
    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. | July 18, 2024

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

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

    Adrian W. | July 17, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely will be back. Super day out catching fish. Great crew, great boat. The day went way too fast!

    Brian M. | July 15, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with our guides. They were easy going and very accommodating. We caught a variety of different fish. I would for sure go out with these guys again.

    Tori S. | July 7, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing

  • ★★★★★
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    William J. | July 7, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Beach Family Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Greatest experience we could ask for. Caught a good amount and captain Adam was very knowledgeable on where to go for best fishing and Is very respectful. Would highly recommend captain Adam to anyone looking for a fun fishing trip.

    Landan L. | July 7, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Trip - 27' Cape Horn

  • ★★★★★
    Definitely a very fun trip! Will definitely recommend to friends/families. Caught almost 50 fish and was a blast! Two takeaways for myself: Red Snapper fishing can only happen with the 10-12 hour trips, not the 4 hour trips.

    Luis M. | July 6, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Fishing Thriller!

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Mikey and Josh were great. Brought us out the fish quickly and were knowledgeable friendly and enthusiastic. Look forward to going out with them again

    Theo M. | July 2, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Beach Family Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    It was a great trip. My friend and I took our dad's out for Father's Day and we were able to get into a lot of meat fish, and a shark as well. Awesome trip, I would recommend it to others!

    Ethan S. | June 29, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a fun trip,caught a variety of fish plus a 34” snook.

    Gene S. | June 29, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Beach Family Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience! The staff were knowledgeable and they made sure our group had a good time. Would recommend this charter for anyone looking for a good time.

    Nicholas A. | June 18, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing

  • ★★★★★
    I cannot say enough good things about Brad and his captain Luke and Ben. These gentleman are genuinely the nicest people we have ever met. The trip was absolutely amazing and met more than our expectations. We will be back next year and will only book with them in the future! Thanks for being the highlight of our trip!!! We did take one other trip with someone else and it did not compare at all this experience!!!

    Lisa O. | June 14, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Smooth trip. Greg and Ollie were great teachers. It was impossible to not catch a fish. They clean your fish for you and the restaurant cooks it. Highly recommend!

    Brandi B. | June 13, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    A friend and I we went out with Cpt. Gage for some afternoon offshore fishing. As soon as my line was in the water I had a bite, then we caught fish after fish! We mush have caught about 50 fish between us. It was a great experience and is highly recommended. I’d never fished before in my life, but after being shown what to do it was easy to pick up.

    John M. | May 10, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely amazing fishing experience! From catching a variety of big fish to catching sharks and seeing dolphins, it was the complete package. Highly recommend. The guides answered all our questions and talked to us like we’ve been friends for years. 100% would go on this trip again.

    Karlee G. | May 4, 2024

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic service and best Capt. And first mate. Wel all caught over 20 fish a piece. Will highly recommend your charter in the future.

    Foster (. | May 2, 2024

    Trip: Clearwater offshore fishing

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