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Everything to Know About Booking a Destin Harbor gag grouper fishing charter

What are the best gag grouper fishing charters in Destin Harbor?

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 44 gag grouper trips in Destin Harbor, and the most popular trips in the area are Premier Destin - 60’ Blackwell guided by Eric, Destin Mixed Bag Trip guided by Alex, and Half Day Trip - 22' Cape Horn guided by John.

Our guides in Destin Harbor are rated a 4.84 out of 5 based on 3908 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 Destin Harbor? Check out our beginner and family friendly gag grouper guides in Destin Harbor.

What types of gag grouper fishing charters are common in Destin Harbor?

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

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

How much do Destin Harbor gag grouper fishing charters cost?

Prices for gag grouper in Destin Harbor can range anywhere from about $1,150 to $5,060, but the average price for a half day trip for gag grouper in Destin Harbor is $1,725. The average price for a full day trip for gag grouper in Destin Harbor is $3,539.

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 Destin Harbor?

The most popular season for gag grouper fishing in Destin Harbor is summer, and most anglers book their trips 28 days in advance.

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

See here for more information on gag grouper fishing licenses in Destin Harbor, gag grouper bag limits, and fishing season regulations for gag grouper in Destin Harbor. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right gag grouper rules and regulations in Destin Harbor.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    What an unforgettable day on the water with Captain Cliff and Austin! From the moment we set out, it was clear that Captain Cliff knows these waters like the back of his hand. He took us straight to the best spots, where we caught an impressive mix of red snapper, vermillion snapper, trigger fish, amberjack, and even grouper. Austin was fantastic—he was right there to help us with baiting, teaching us the best techniques for casting and reeling in our catches, and making sure we were having a great time every step of the way. His patience and expertise made the experience even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a top-tier fishing experience, Captain Cliff and Austin are the team to book. Highly recommend, and I can't wait to go back!

    Erin P. | December 27, 2024

    Trip: 4 Hour Inshore Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Tommy was great, his mate was very patient with some first time fisherman. Great day on the water. Highly recommend.

    Jason M. | July 19, 2024

    Trip: 10, 8, or 6 Hour - 42’ ChrisCraft

  • ★★★★★
    What a great trip and experience. First deep sea fishing trip for my 11 year old boy. Capt. Alex was friendly, knowledgeable and made the trip very enjoyable for myself and my boy. Alex makes the trip about you and works as hard as he can to make sure you have a successful trip. We definitely look forward to going back out with Capt. Alex in the future.

    David M. | July 14, 2024

    Trip: Destin Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    I have gone on many fishing charters, and this was one of the best. They put us on a lot of fish,definitely worth it!!

    Mark B. | June 24, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Trip - 44' Custom

  • ★★★★★
    The trip was initially planned with Ryan but change to Captain Blake. He was phenomenal. Helpful though all. Knew where the fish were.

    Thomas R. | June 22, 2024

    Trip: Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman

  • ★★★★★
    Very fun guide, made sure we caught fish!

    Caleb T. | June 12, 2024

    Trip: Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time on Captain Eric's Game On fishing boat! The quick trip was an excellent choice for the price, and the catch was plentiful. We had several first time deep sea fishers with us and they had a blast.

    Brad C. | May 22, 2024

    Trip: Luxury Quick Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We fished with Capt'n Blake on the 32 Sportsman. Blake was friendly, energetic and most of all, he was determined to put us on the fish. My 13 year old son and his friend were with us, and Blake was extremely attentive and helpful with the youth anglers. I would highly recommend Capt'n Blake, and Captain Experiences, and I would book this same exact trip again if given the opportunity. Tight lines!

    William A. | April 1, 2024

    Trip: Federally Permitted 31’ Sportsman

  • ★★★★★
    We had an awesome fishing trip with Captain Richie and Mikey! It was our first deep sea fishing experience and one to remember!

    Molly P. | March 21, 2024

    Trip: Destin Bottom Bounty - 6-Hour

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience with Captain Alex. We had a blast!

    Laura E. | March 11, 2024

    Trip: Destin Fishing to the Fullest

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing day! Captain Alex was great and worked hard to keep us catching fish! Definitely recommend Silver King charters! Hope to make it down summer fishing soon!

    Jessie W. | February 7, 2024

    Trip: Destin Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great Trip! Couldn’t ask for a better guide. He put us right on the fish.

    Justin T. | October 9, 2023

    Trip: Destin Deep Sea Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Trip was fantastic!! The Captain asked what our goals were and he totally came through - we caught A LOT OF FISH!!! 1st Mate was a great guy, made it a great experience. Looking forward to next year!

    Gary J. | September 18, 2023

    Trip: Half Day Trip - 44' Custom

  • ★★★★★
    These guys were awesome....Dominick was a heck of a first made and cade was awesome to. They both kept us bait3d and got the fish off fast for us. Will definitely be back

    Tyler W. | July 31, 2023

    Trip: Half Day Trip - 44' Custom

  • ★★★★★
    Captain John and Chris did an excellent job making sure we had a great experience on our fishing trip. This was the most we ever caught on a fishing trip! Thanks Captain John!

    Sean D. | July 28, 2023

    Trip: Nearshore Reefs and Wrecks

  • ★★★★★
    This was our first time deep sea fishing. It was an excellent experience. Richie and Zach did a great job and are very knowledgeable. Couldn’t have asked for a better trip

    Mike T. | July 27, 2023

    Trip: Destin Bottom Bounty - 6-Hour

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Harold and crew were great. His experience led us to where the fish were biting and we caught many. Dominic and Caden did a great job helping us on our first ever fishing trip

    Braxton C. | July 20, 2023

    Trip: Half Day Trip - 44' Custom

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Harold and the boys were great! The day we had scheduled to go out, the weather was not good and Cap't was great about rescheduling for another day. He got us right on the fish! The first mates were fantastic. We had some small kids with us and they handled them wonderfully. We caught our fill of mackerel and snapper and even lost a bunch (our fault) and had a blast. Highly recommend this boat and crew!

    Scott H. | July 20, 2023

    Trip: Half Day Trip - 44' Custom

  • ★★★★★
    We will definitely book another fishing trip with Harold and crew. He went the extra mile to get us to the good fishing spots. It was our first deep sea fishing experience and they made it easy and we caught our limit!!

    Tim S. | July 16, 2023

    Trip: Half Day Trip - 44' Custom

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Alex was great. It's been a rainy week in FL, and he was able to squeeze us in. He knew all of the spots. Multiple people had mentioned not catching anything the day we went out, and our group caught our maximum limit. We've concluded in order to have a great fishing experience you need the right captain, Alex is just that. We even were able to go shark fishing for about an hour and caught two sharks. Alex was easygoing, kept us safe, accommodated us, and made should we had a great experience. Next time we are back we definitely will be using Alex!

    Brian K. | July 14, 2023

    Trip: Destin Mixed Bag Trip

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