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Everything to Know About Booking a Tampa Bay black grouper fishing charter

What are the best black grouper fishing charters in Tampa Bay?

Why should I book a black grouper fishing charter in Tampa Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 8 black grouper trips in Tampa Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are St. Pete Offshore Experience guided by Greg, Inshore/Nearshore Max-Out guided by Ron, and Inshore/Nearshore Max-Out - 48’ guided by Ron.

Our guides in Tampa Bay are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3694 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 black grouper guides / fishing lessons in Tampa Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly black grouper guides in Tampa Bay.

What types of black grouper fishing charters are common in Tampa Bay?

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

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

How much do Tampa Bay black grouper fishing charters cost?

Prices for black grouper in Tampa Bay can range anywhere from about $800 to $4,400, but the average price for a half day trip for black grouper in Tampa Bay is $1,600. The average price for a full day trip for black grouper in Tampa Bay is $2,271.

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 black grouper fishing in Tampa Bay?

The most popular season for black grouper fishing in Tampa Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 36 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Greg put us on the fish all day and we had a great time!

    Adrian W. | July 17, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Smooth trip. Greg and Ollie were great teachers. It was impossible to not catch a fish. They clean your fish for you and the restaurant cooks it. Highly recommend!

    Brandi B. | June 13, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic experience. Son and I caught 7-8 big Amber jacks!! Then on the way in saw a mako shark!! Caught lots of small fish that tasted awesome blackened in tacos!!!

    Chris H. | February 17, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    We had an absolutely awesome experience with Captain Greg and Deckhand Ali. We knew ahead of time that the water was going to be a bit choppy and that there would be higher than usual winds, but that didn’t deter the Captain from finding perfect fishing spots for us on our half day charter. Both fellas are super knowledgeable and shared lots of gulf marine life info with us; even stopping to check crab traps and showing us how the eco system is balance. An added bonus is the restaurant located at the marina where the fishing vessel docks; Greg filleted our fish haul from the day and the super friendly staff cooked up our catch and served up tacos for a late lunch. If in the area again, we’d definitely book Captain Greg and his friendly Deckhand Ali for our fishing excursion. They are an awesome team.

    Leah G. | January 7, 2024

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    We all had a great time during the fishing trip. We caught quite a few fish that we got to keep. The deck hand was on top of his game and took good care of us as we were catching fish. The Captain had a cooler of water, a bathroom on board and cleaned all of our fish for us. My daughter and I got a little sea sick but we all had a great time regardless.

    Patti K. | May 30, 2023

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Great Captain and first mate! Captain Greg put us on some big fish, Barracuda, and Goliath Grouper! Logan kept us informed and helped every step of the way! We had a blast!

    Jack H. | September 13, 2022

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Great Captain and first mate! Logan took care of us while Captain Greg put us on fish! Caught a ton, was able to keep 26! Great day!

    Jack H. | September 13, 2022

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

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