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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida Keys gag grouper fishing charter

Why should I book a gag grouper fishing charter in the Florida Keys with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 23 gag grouper trips in the Florida Keys, and the most popular trips in the area are Wreck Fishing Trip guided by Chuck, Marquesas Atoll Light Tackle guided by Chandler, and Marquesas Key "Hidden Gem" Trip guided by John.

Our guides in the Florida Keys are rated a 4.98 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.

Looking for kid friendly gag grouper guides / fishing lessons in the Florida Keys? Check out our beginner and family friendly gag grouper guides in the Florida Keys.

What types of gag grouper fishing charters are common in the Florida Keys?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for gag grouper in the Florida Keys as well as deep sea fishing, nearshore fishing, and inshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the Florida Keys are drift fishing, live bait fishing, and trolling but artificial lure fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do Florida Keys gag grouper fishing charters cost?

Prices for gag grouper in the Florida Keys can range anywhere from about $740 to $4,100, but the average price for a half day trip for gag grouper in the Florida Keys is $1,250. The average price for a full day trip for gag grouper in the Florida Keys is $2,487.

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 the Florida Keys?

The most popular season for gag grouper fishing in the Florida Keys is spring, and most anglers book their trips 39 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We went into this excursion with a "whatever" mentality, believing that even a bad day fishing is better than doing anything else. This crew worked hard! Put us on the fish and made it all so easy. Great communication before and during the trip too. Fun day with Grandpa, two dads and three little girls learning the joy of fishing. Crew very attuned that we had kids and really worked hard to pay them special attention and make sure they enjoyed the day. We would charter these guys again.

    Dave D. | November 24, 2025

    Trip: Marathon Premier Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Not in Brody were definitely awesome. We had a fun experience! Thank you so much for hosting us!

    Rheannon V. | September 24, 2025

    Trip: Key West Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Went out with Zac who was excellent. Taught us how to lobster, the tried our hand at rod fishing. Highly recommend

    Danny F. | August 23, 2025

    Trip: Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Caption Zac, was great, did an excellent job. We caught a lot of fish, plus shark and tarpon. We had a great day. Thank for a great time. Don, Linda, Gabby and Eric

    Donald Y. | August 11, 2025

    Trip: Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    A lot of fun! Spencer put us on the fish and we did more catching than fishing! Had a blast! Highly recommend!

    Jeff W. | August 11, 2025

    Trip: Edge Of The Map Trip

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