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Everything to Know About Booking a Key West gag grouper fishing charter

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

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 18 gag grouper trips in Key West, and the most popular trips in the area are Ultimate Action Fishing in Key West guided by Anthony, Pulley ridge guided by John, and Key West to Dry Tortugas Charter guided by Rob.

Our guides in Key West are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3820 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 West? Check out our beginner and family friendly gag grouper guides in Key West.

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

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

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

How much do Key West gag grouper fishing charters cost?

Prices for gag grouper in Key West can range anywhere from about $805 to $4,100, but the average price for a half day trip for gag grouper in Key West is $1,558. The average price for a full day trip for gag grouper in Key West is $2,828.

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 West?

The most popular season for gag grouper fishing in Key West is summer, and most anglers book their trips 25 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing day. Friendly, helpful captain who also found some great fishing. I learned about the yellow brick road today. If not sure what that is, ask Captain Frank to show you. Have fun,

    Overman J. | November 12, 2024

    Trip: Reefs and Wreck Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time, went with captain David Larson, caught some snapper and a shark. Would 100% go out and do it again. I am not knowledgeable of fishing but the captain helped, taught very well, and was very professional.

    Trey H. | July 29, 2024

    Trip: Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had an absolutely amazing time deep sea fishing with Captain Anthony! He is a fun and knowledgeable fisherman with LOTS of experience and great stories (ask him about how he’d dive for lobsters to impress his dates). He does all the work but lets you learn and participate as much or as little as you want. We knew we had an expert when we heard the radio chatter of all the other guides complaining that nothing was biting, while we pulled in six (only four mahi in pic). The other two were a small tuna and a ~32” barracuda). We highly recommend Kilo Whiskey Charter & Captain Anthony!

    Dan W. | July 18, 2024

    Trip: Ultimate Action Fishing in Key West

  • ★★★★★
    10 Stars ⭐️ Spencer was a great communicator, ensured we had a variety of fishing opportunities and was great with my kiddos!!

    Noell P. | July 3, 2024

    Trip: Key West Silver Kings and More

  • ★★★★★
    Spencer was awesome. Especially great with our child. Showed him proper technique and our boy caught 12 fish! Fished in a couple different places and the fish were biting a lot in each spot. Will totally book Spencer again if we make it back to Key West.

    Joe R. | June 12, 2024

    Trip: Key West Silver Kings and More

  • ★★★★★
    Great Guide and Great Trip. Enjoyed the Day

    Kevin J. | May 29, 2024

    Trip: Key West Family Fun Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Mason was phenomenal. Easy to talk to, engaging, great at teaching, and fun to be with… we got Mahi-Mahi and an exotic. We had a blast and will go fishing with Mason again soon!!!

    Patrick C. | May 27, 2024

    Trip: Key West to Dry Tortugas Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Has a great time. We all enjoyed

    Clayton S. | May 1, 2024

    Trip: Ultimate Action Fishing in Key West

  • ★★★★★
    Spencer picked us up as scheduled. Boat was extremely clean and well prepared. We were fishing for tarpon and had a wonderful time. Hooked into multiple fish and had one giant. Spencer was amazing overall and would absolutely do it again. Couldn’t recommend him more.

    Patrick H. | May 1, 2024

    Trip: Edge of the Map Trip

  • ★★★★★
    My husband and son had nothing but great things to say about their trip! “Best trip ever” per my son. They were able to catch a 40+ lb grouper! They loved every minute and said Spencer was super knowledgeable! Worth every penny for the experience!

    Michelle P. | April 1, 2024

    Trip: Key West Silver Kings and More

  • ★★★★★
    Outstanding day on the water with several species caught. Hunter is TOP SHELF!!! It was the first blue water fishing trip for my wife and she can't wait to go again!!!

    Donald ". | March 30, 2024

    Trip: Key West Family Fun Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Hunter was great , knowledgeable, and well disciplined. Weather did not permit a full day so we will plan another trip with Captain Hunter. Thanks John

    John G. | March 21, 2024

    Trip: Key West Fishing Excursion

  • ★★★★★
    Our guide Nick is top notch, he is friendly, knowledgeable and certainly knows great spots to fish. We caught fish all day, brought home three very large mutton’s, some other mutton’s and good size yellow tail. We caught and released fish all day, hogfish, large groupers and other assorted fishes. Thanks Nick .

    Chris B. | March 14, 2024

    Trip: Ultimate Action Fishing in Key West

  • ★★★★★
    We really enjoyed our fishing charter with captain Hunter, he knows where the fish are and is very knowledgeable of the industry. I would definitely recommend an excursion with him.

    Michael D. | March 9, 2024

    Trip: Key West Fishing Excursion

  • ★★★★★
    Captain David Larson was nice, professional and best of all, he put us on the fish! I did the 4 hour charter and we caught barracuda, massive bull shark, trigger fish, grouper, and blue fish. By the end of the 4 hours I was happy and exhausted. Captain David was experienced, helpful and a genuine good guy.

    Blake L. | March 8, 2024

    Trip: Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great fishing trip! Captain Mike and first mate Woody did a solid job of getting us into tuna, mahi, and our day was capped off when my son brought in a large sailfish. Lots of fun and recommend them for an awesome day on the water

    Jason M. | March 1, 2024

    Trip: Key West Offshore Fishing Expedition

  • ★★★★★
    Great Experience. Worked hard to find fish and make an enjoyable experience for everyone. Successful day fishing! Particularly was good with the children and getting them educated on safety. Highly recommended by us. He’s also a great person to be around and cracks some good jokes.

    Stan R. | February 20, 2024

    Trip: Key West Family Fun Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    David made it fun and kept me busy. I plan to use him again!

    Jonathan T. | December 15, 2023

    Trip: Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day with Captain Spencer. He put us on the fish and even a nice shark! He was very professional and easy going. He went above and beyond for the four of us on our dad-cation. Not only did he put us in the fish he put us in to some great local Cuban sandwiches. If I head back to the keys with my friend or my family I will definitely book Captain Spencer again!

    Walter S. | November 16, 2023

    Trip: Edge of the Map Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! Capt Zac was awesome to fish with. Highly recommend 👍👍👍

    Scott C. | October 10, 2023

    Trip: Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

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