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Tampa Bay Flats Fishing

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Gulfport

3-6 Hour Inshore/Nearshore Trip

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in St. Petersburg

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Treasure Island

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Sarasota

8 Hours Fishing Trip

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27 ft 1 - 6 People From $700
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Nearshore Fishing in Ruskin

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Clearwater

Clearwater Mixed Bag Offshore

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Clearwater

Clearwater Nearshore - 22’ Dusky

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

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 58 gag grouper trips in Tampa Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are 4-6 Hour Trip – Inshore guided by Wayne, Tampa Bay Flats Fishing guided by Dillon, and 3-6 Hour Inshore/Nearshore Trip guided by Dan.

Our guides in Tampa Bay are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 5945 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 Tampa Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly gag grouper guides in Tampa Bay.

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

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

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

How much do Tampa Bay gag grouper fishing charters cost?

Prices for gag grouper in Tampa Bay can range anywhere from about $600 to $2,800, but the average price for a half day trip for gag grouper in Tampa Bay is $1,034. The average price for a full day trip for gag grouper in Tampa Bay is $1,875.

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 Tampa Bay?

The most popular season for gag grouper fishing in Tampa Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 22 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had the best fishing experience with Brad and Ben put us right on the fish

    Justin V. | December 2, 2025

    Trip: Clearwater Offshore Reefs & Wrecks

  • ★★★★★
    Best trip ever, two of us are around 80 . He work well with us cought lost of fish.

    Harry D. | November 26, 2025

    Trip: Clearwater Nearshore - 22’ Dusky

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip Taylor!! He was a great captain! We caught LOTS of fish. Super knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be around. We will definitely be calling him when we come back to Florida again. Top notch experience! Caught mackerel, trout, groupers, Jack fish, lady fish, lizard fish, catfish and we saw a dolphin. Thank you for a great experience!

    Laura Q. | November 24, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Bradenton

  • ★★★★★
    Joey put us on the fish almost instantly once we stopped. First drop all 4 poles hit an it was hard to make time for lunch or drinks with our deck hand Linda keeping us lock an loaded with bait and tackle. Great people an a great time! Deff would recommend these guys for any of your fishing trips!

    Keith H. | November 22, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Fishing 4-8 Hours

  • ★★★★★
    Great time, great action. Very knowledgeable. Caught lots of different species. Highly recommend!

    Scott J. | November 10, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Trip Afternoon Action

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