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Everything to Know About Booking a Sarasota Bay gag grouper fishing charter

What are the best gag grouper fishing charters in Sarasota Bay?

Why should I book a gag grouper fishing charter in Sarasota Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 10 gag grouper trips in Sarasota Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are 6 Hours Fishing trip guided by Vasiliy, 9 Hours Fishing trip guided by Vasiliy, and Anna Maria Island Inshore Trip guided by Scott.

Our guides in Sarasota Bay are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3716 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 Sarasota Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly gag grouper guides in Sarasota Bay.

What types of gag grouper fishing charters are common in Sarasota Bay?

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

The most common fishing techniques in Sarasota Bay are live bait fishing, light tackle fishing, and bottom fishing but artificial lure fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much do Sarasota Bay gag grouper fishing charters cost?

Prices for gag grouper in Sarasota Bay can range anywhere from about $599 to $1,180, but the average price for a half day trip for gag grouper in Sarasota Bay is $633. The average price for a full day trip for gag grouper in Sarasota Bay is $1,000.

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 Sarasota Bay?

The most popular season for gag grouper fishing in Sarasota Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    I was fishing with Captain Vasiliy on June 4th, he made the experience as enjoyable as possible for me and my daughter, he really understands fishing and knows good fishing spots, we caught a lot of fish with him! Thanks again Captain Vasiliy -Ruslan and Karolina

    Ruslan P. | June 14, 2024

    Trip: 6 Hours Fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic 4 hour charter, Captain James was a blast and he knew where the fish were! Will book again, thanks for a great time.

    Ted M. | May 8, 2024

    Trip: Sarasota Classic Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain James was AWESOME! He was easy going, confident and a pleasure. One person in our party had never fished and Captain James was patient and instructional. He got us on fish immediately and we caught Jacks, Trout, Reds, and Snooks. I cannot recommend Captain James highly enough. I will definitely be using him in the future!

    James R. | February 29, 2024

    Trip: Sarasota Classic Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Taylor was great to fish with. We had my 3 year old son, my 70 year old father and my 14 year old nephew on the boat. Everyone had a blast and got a fish on a day that was not ideal conditions for fishing. Highly recommend and plan to use him and Alex again in the future.

    Bill Z. | December 31, 2023

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast with James, it made our vacation!

    Theresa M. | November 9, 2023

    Trip: Sarasota Classic Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Highlight of our summer vacation! We took our kids (8 and 4 yr olds) and James made the trip all about them. We caught fish at every stop, did some sight seeing and played in the water. Exactly what I wanted them to experience. Thank you and see you next summer!

    Clint D. | June 29, 2023

    Trip: Sarasota Classic Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captan James was a great guy as well as a great Captain. He put my family on exactly what we were looking to catch and sent us home with a good meal. I would recommend him any day.

    Brian W. | October 24, 2022

    Trip: Sarasota Classic Trip

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