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Everything to Know About Booking a Duck Key goliath grouper fishing charter

What are the best goliath grouper fishing charters in Duck Key?

Why should I book a goliath grouper fishing charter in Duck Key with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 8 goliath grouper trips in Duck Key, and the most popular trips in the area are Epic Islamorada Inshore guided by Ron, Summerland Key Flats Action guided by Brandon, and Big Pine Key Action guided by Robert.

Our guides in Duck Key are rated a 4.96 out of 5 based on 3818 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 goliath grouper guides / fishing lessons in Duck Key? Check out our beginner and family friendly goliath grouper guides in Duck Key.

What types of goliath grouper fishing charters are common in Duck Key?

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

The most common fishing techniques in Duck Key are live bait fishing, light tackle fishing, and artificial lure fishing but bottom fishing and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do Duck Key goliath grouper fishing charters cost?

Prices for goliath grouper in Duck Key can range anywhere from about $600 to $1,300, but the average price for a half day trip for goliath grouper in Duck Key is $688. The average price for a full day trip for goliath grouper in Duck Key is $1,040.

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 goliath grouper fishing in Duck Key?

The most popular season for goliath grouper fishing in Duck Key is summer, and most anglers book their trips 39 days in advance.

Do I need a Duck Key fishing license for goliath grouper and what are the bag limits for goliath grouper in Duck Key?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    My wife and I did a mix of reef fishing and offshore fishing to make an 8 hour trip. The bite was spotty at times, but we found a few schools of mahi mahi and were able to catch several of them throughout the day! We only had one keeper size, but it was very exciting to get into them and watch them hit our baits. Captain Steve and first mate Mike worked nonstop to get us into more fish. They can’t control if the fish will bite, but they certainly gave it their best effort. They also had great hospitality and offered plenty of fun stories and advice. We took our fresh catch to Lazy Days that evening and had an incredible dinner.

    Cooper S. | June 27, 2024

    Trip: Marathon Key Nearshore Run

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent guide. Worked hard to get us into the fish. Caught over 40 fish. Having snapper and trout for dinner!

    Unknown U. | May 18, 2024

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a fantastic trip with Robert, he got us into plenty of action including an 80lb Tarpon with a couple other hook ups. We then poled an area and caught some juvenile Tarpon that was a blast. And last but not least, Robert put us on some screaming bonefish, my buddy and I each landed a pair of bones. Thanks for an Awesome trip Robert. Tight lines👍

    Thomas M. | May 3, 2024

    Trip: Big Pine Key Action

  • ★★★★★
    Had a most excellent time. We were scheduled for an offshore trip but wind and waves caused us to cancel this trip. However, we rescheduled for later in the day for a tarpon fishing excursion. This was a blast ! We saw sharks up close and landed several yellow jacks which gave us a good fight before being returned to the water. After trying and trying (never give up) we snagged a good sized tarpon. After a good fight which included multiple boat maneuvers it was brought to the side of the boat before being cut loose to fight another day. We thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with the captain and first mate. Both were very attentive to us, making sure that our hooks were still baited and that we had all the help required for landing and documenting our catches before returning them to the water. A great time was had by all! The boat was immaculate and we had no issues if any sort.

    Lynn E. | April 9, 2024

    Trip: Marathon Key Offshore - 32’ Morgan

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent service! Will definitely use again. Very knowledgeable about the area and put us in the fish. Loved every minute of it and highly recommended to anyone who wants to go fishing!

    Jonathan L. | March 21, 2024

    Trip: Summerland Key Flats Action

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ron is a true pro and so nice. My family had a great fishing trip. 10 out of 10🙂

    Mark L. | March 15, 2024

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ron was awesome! Tons of fun. Caught dozens of fish. He was super helpful. Knew the good spots. Would totally recommend for a great family or couples excursion.

    Cameron S. | February 25, 2024

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Bill was outstanding. He found the fish for us and we caught yellow tail snappers, strawberry grouper, and blue bonnets. Will definitely use him again.

    Kathy S. | February 23, 2024

    Trip: Sportfishing Half Day

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great day fishing with Captain Brandon. We caught a lot of fish, including barracuda, snapper, nurse and lemon shark. Brandon kept moving around to ensure that we stayed on the fish. We've fished with a number of guides over the years and Brandon was one of the best!

    Michael B. | February 16, 2024

    Trip: Summerland Key Flats Action

  • ★★★★★
    Brandon was fantastic. We went out on the coldest day of January, 2024 and we still caught fish. Brandon is extremely knowledgeable of the area and how to fish it, informative and extremely patient, especially with a beginning like me. I couldn’t have been happier the way the day turned out. I caught some beautiful Snapper for dinner and then some Barracuda and Sharks for sport. I highly recommend his services and he would be my first choice on a return trip to the Keys. Thank you, Mark Maynard

    Mark M. | February 8, 2024

    Trip: Summerland Key Flats Action

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. They put us on lots of fish, with multiple species caught. Got to move around, very attentive baiting and removing fish. Lots of stories and fun atmosphere. Highly recommend them. Very relaxing day on the water. Book it!

    Dale G. | February 2, 2024

    Trip: Marathon Key Nearshore Run

  • ★★★★★
    Ron is the best!!! We had a great morning on the water. We felt so confident in his boating and fishing knowledge. Absolutely headed back again for another day out on his boat. Just a great guy and Master Captain!!!!

    Diane D. | February 2, 2024

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Bill was awesome with our kids, and we caught a ton of fish, would definitely do this again.

    Mike S. | December 30, 2023

    Trip: Sportfishing Half Day

  • ★★★★★
    Hands down…….this was the best experience for all of us! Steve and Billy were awesome! My husband and I were celebrating with our son and daughter in law on their 25th wedding anniversary and a fishing adventure was on our list…… Steve and Billy were very knowledgeable, explanatory, and patient and would help depending on our fishing skills. We all caught fish and had a fabulous day! We will come back ! Thanks Steve and Billy

    Pamela W. | December 5, 2023

    Trip: Marathon Key Nearshore Run

  • ★★★★★
    It was a great fishing trip with Capt Alex and Jason. They knew where to go and showed us the best way.to catch Yellow Tail snapper. We caught over 20 among the three if us. I would use them again and I would highly recommend them to anyone interested Keys fishimg.

    Richard M. | November 8, 2023

    Trip: Marathon Key Nearshore Run

  • ★★★★★
    Fisherman's charter...great boat, knowledgeable, love fishing, and the waters of Marathon. Captain Alex and his brother, gentlemen, and personable. Highly recommended for multi species and for a great day. 5 STARS, WILL RETURN

    Shea T. | November 6, 2023

    Trip: Marathon Key Nearshore Run

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Ron was fantastic. He definitely knows where the fish are. He was also cordial and polite. Helped myself and my family the whole time. I highly recommend Captain Ron.

    Christian G. | October 29, 2023

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain knows his waters and knows how to get you on the fish filled the box

    Wade | October 8, 2023

    Trip: Islamorada Classic Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time. Rod is super friendly and knowledgeable. We didn’t slay all the fish but still got some and had fun.

    Patrick O. | September 19, 2023

    Trip: Epic Islamorada Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Alex and his crew were great! We had questionable weather the night before so we were worried about how the morning would go, but they worked hard to get us on the fish even in less than ideal conditions. :) We had a great time!

    David S. | September 5, 2023

    Trip: Marathon Key Nearshore Run

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