Damn Good Red Grouper Fishing Charters In Longboat Key

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 red grouper trips in Longboat Key, and the most popular trips in the area are 4 Hours Fishing Trip guided by Vasiliy and Tarpon Trips Sarasota guided by Darius.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for red grouper in Longboat Key as well as inshore fishing, deep sea fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Longboat Key are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and cut bait fishing but deep dropping and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for red grouper in Longboat Key can range anywhere from about $750 to $1,410, but the average price for a half day trip for red grouper in Longboat Key is $1,080. The average price for a full day trip for red grouper in Longboat Key is $1,000.

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.

The most popular season for red grouper fishing in Longboat Key is fall, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

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