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Ocean Thrills With Captain Don

100% (16) Guided by Don
28 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
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Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

100% (8) Guided by Ben
18 ft 1 - 3 People From $450
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Islamorada

Spear The Depths: Reef & Wreck

100% (5) Managed by Tony
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Islamorada

Family Fun Mix-It-Up Trip

100% (15) Guided by Chris
26 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,275
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Miami

Offshore Fishing

100% (2) Guided by Christopher
28 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Islamorada

Reef, Wreck, And Patch Reef Trip

100% (15) Guided by Chris
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $875
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NEW Guided by Chad
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
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Keys Fishing Extravaganza

NEW Managed by Dustin
38 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,880
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Deep Dive Bounty: Reef & Wreck

100% (5) Managed by Tony
32 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,100
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Islamorada Reef And Wrecks

67% (3) Guided by Frank
48 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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NEW Guided by Richard
43 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,100
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Everything to Know About Booking a Key Largo gag grouper fishing charter

What are the best gag grouper fishing charters in Key Largo?

The best gag grouper fishing charters in Key Largo are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 15 gag grouper trips in Key Largo, and the most popular trips in the area are Ocean Thrills with Captain Don guided by Don, Tavernier Backcountry Fishing guided by Ben, and Spear the Depths: Reef & Wreck guided by Tony.

Our guides in Key Largo are rated a 4.98 out of 5 based on 3817 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 Key Largo? Check out our beginner and family friendly gag grouper guides in Key Largo.

What types of gag grouper fishing charters are common in Key Largo?

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

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

How much do Key Largo gag grouper fishing charters cost?

Prices for gag grouper in Key Largo can range anywhere from about $700 to $2,630, but the average price for a half day trip for gag grouper in Key Largo is $884. The average price for a full day trip for gag grouper in Key Largo is $1,722.

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 Key Largo?

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

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great Experience!! Super knowledgeable Captain, learned alot from him and had a blast catching snapper.

    Jessica L. | September 7, 2024

    Trip: Ocean Thrills with Captain Don

  • ★★★★★
    What a Great Trip, Ben was a Great Guide, We laughed and caught fish and had fun.

    Richard H. | August 3, 2024

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Very good trip…Caught the limit on snapper and grouper. Fun guy to hang out with for the day! Highly recommend!

    Craig W. | July 31, 2024

    Trip: Ocean Thrills with Captain Don

  • ★★★★★
    On behalf of Warren Herndon, Wayne Hall and myself (Dexter Hudson), I would like to report that we had an outstanding time on our fishing excursion with Captain Don. Captain Don was very enjoyable to talk and visit with and he also patiently answered all of our questions, explaining what he was doing. And he worked like a Trojan baiting and putting new hooks and leaders on our poles after sharks robbed us of our catch when we reeled in too slowly. We did manage to reel in 22 good-sized Yellow Tail snapper and were able to return home as conquering heroes with meat for the table. Don not only cleaned the fish but provided several tasty recipes. The gentlemen did the cooking, the wives joined us in devouring the meal and we all had big smiles on our faces.. Thanks Captain Don! If or when we get back, you'll be the man we call!

    Dexter D. | June 25, 2024

    Trip: Ocean Thrills with Captain Don

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Captain Don. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and we caught a lot of fish.

    Shon M. | June 17, 2024

    Trip: Ocean Thrills with Captain Don

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Erik was on time and prepared. That 35 foot contender got us to the spot quick. Put us on his spot & pulled up some yellowtail and a half dozen keeper mutton. Two jumbos 10 and 15 pounds.

    Gil L. | June 9, 2024

    Trip: Reef Fishing Action

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely fantastic experience. Fun guys to be on a boat with and top-notch professionals. They were absolutely fantastic with my kids as well.

    Zac R. | June 3, 2024

    Trip: Spear the Depths: Reef & Wreck

  • ★★★★★
    Chris was a great captain. Found water out of the wind. Found plenty of fish. Chis was cheerful and very helpful with baiting hooks and boating fish. Very hardworking captain. His boat was immaculate and he gave us a quick safety course before we launched.

    Mike P. | May 13, 2024

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had an absolute blast with Captain Chris! He was so nice and his passion and love for fishing made my bachelorette trip worthwhile! Our crew got to catch some great mackerel, yellowtail snapper and mutton snapper, plus more! Being able to celebrate my love for fishing and send off in the Keys with my gfs and Chris was the best! He got me on a huge tarpon hook up that I’ll absolutely never forget. Highly highly recommend this trip and we’ll certainly be back!!!

    Elizabeth G. | May 3, 2024

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great full day trip with Captain Chris. Chris really helped my wife with his patience and encouragement fight big fish in deep water and use lighter tackle at the shallower wreck. She landed nice yellowtail, yellow jack, mackerel and amberjack. Chris worked hard all day keeping us in fish and rigged as the shark tax was high though the morning. At the end of the day we got great local restaurant recommendations and tips on cooking our catch. Loved the boat playlist! Highly recommend and hope to come back to fish with Chris again.

    John K. | April 8, 2024

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Damn great time on the water with Ben. He was willing to quickly adjust to last minute changes (remember, when you are replying to messages from Captain Experiences they might not get to the guide you are using through them). Ben got us into multiple species of fish using various methods of angling. When our time was up, we had a few "keepers" that Ben filleted up for us. It was a perfect day on the water. Thanks for the great time Ben and, more importantly, thank you for your service to our country! DO NOT HESITATE to book a trip with Ben.

    Lapene M. | March 28, 2024

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a good trip with Capt. Don. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We did have to cut our trip short, as one of our party got sea sick. Thanks Capt. Don. (He is also a veteran).

    Harry B. | March 4, 2024

    Trip: Ocean Thrills with Captain Don

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Don was awesome! If you are truly wanting to get out and do some fishing he is your guy. He got us on fish right away and was very clear on what he wanted us to do. My Father, brother and me had a really good day hanging out with him. We would do it again.

    Nicholas H. | February 23, 2024

    Trip: Ocean Thrills with Captain Don

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful day fishing with Chris. He is incredibly knowledgeable and his passion for fishing really shows. We had three younger kids with and he definitely knows how to make it a great experience for even the novice fishermen. We would definitely take another trip with captain Chris!

    Donald S. | February 17, 2024

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Chris was amazing! He taught everyone how to properly fish and catch fish. We caught plenty of fish even though he said it was a light day. We were pretty excited to get a wide variety of fish including a couple different groupers and some nurse sharks. Hopefully his new term for the nurse shark will follow him on many voyages to come! We all had a great time would totally recommend and would love to come back!

    Kevin Z. | February 9, 2024

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Outstanding!!!! Chris is the best fish guide I’ve ever been out with out of Islamorada.

    Juan A. | January 5, 2024

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Don, Thank you so much for the amazing fishing experience! From the beginning to the end it was wonderful!!! Thank you for letting us switch out your reel to a lefty and then teaching me how to use it!!!!! Thank you for your patience with me on an open face reel! I wouldn’t have caught the Lane Snapper without you beside me! You gave me the boost to get it done! I can’t believe the huge fish that Eric caught! You even taught us and guided us how to fish for bait! We tried to absorb all of you amazing knowledge! Your Captain guidance and interaction was unlike no other fishing extravaganza we have been on! “If you want to catch fish and be with a experienced fisherman , then go with Captain Don!” Listen and Learn! He is the BEST! Thank you so much from, The Zinn’s

    Agnes H. | December 19, 2023

    Trip: Ocean Thrills with Captain Don

  • ★★★★★
    Chris rocks!!! Personable and knowledgeable. Great day fishing. Will recommend

    Sharon | September 21, 2023

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a blast. Super nice guy

    Gregg F. | August 5, 2023

    Trip: Ocean Thrills with Captain Don

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Chris worked hard for each of us to catch a great fish! It was a lot of fun and can’t wait to get them to the grill!

    Dave H. | June 23, 2023

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, and Patch Reef Trip

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