Damn Good Red Grouper Fishing Charters In Tampa

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 39 red grouper trips in Tampa, and the most popular trips in the area are 3/4 Day Tampa guided by Tom, Florida Classics On Light Tackle guided by Dmitri, and 10-12 Extreme Hours - Best In FL! guided by Frank.

Our guides in Tampa are rated a 4.96 out of 5 based on 5945 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.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for red 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 cut bait fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for red grouper in Tampa can range anywhere from about $650 to $3,450, but the average price for a half day trip for red grouper in Tampa is $1,174. The average price for a full day trip for red grouper in Tampa is $2,274.

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.

The most popular season for red grouper fishing in Tampa is summer, and most anglers book their trips 6 days in advance.

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.