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Broomtail Grouper Fishing Charters

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Loreto Mexico Panga Fishing Trip

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25 ft 1 - 8 People From $337
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Deep Sea Fishing in Morehead City

Full Day Gulf Stream

NEW Guided by Corbett
48 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,500
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Playa Herradura

Herradura Half Day Inshore

50% (2) Guided by Gabriels
27 ft 1 - 4 People From $675
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Deep Sea Fishing in San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas

Bottom Fishing Extravaganza

NEW Guided by Brad
38 ft 1 - 16 People From $450
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Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea Fishing in Playa Herradura

Playa Herradura Deep Sea Fishing

NEW Guided by Fernanda
28 ft 1 - 8 People From $650
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Fishing in Destin
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Everything to Know About Booking a broomtail grouper fishing charter

What are the best broomtail grouper fishing charters?

The best broomtail grouper fishing charters are:

Why should I book a broomtail grouper fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 23 broomtail grouper trips, and the most popular trips are 26ft Mako Half Day guided by , "Guanacaste’s Best" 32' Whaler guided by , and Super Panga 24’ guided by .

Our guides are rated a 4.43 out of 5 based on 4374 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 broomtail grouper guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly broomtail grouper guides.

What types of broomtail grouper fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for broomtail grouper as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are trolling, bottom fishing, and jigging but heavy tackle fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do broomtail grouper fishing charters cost?

Prices for broomtail grouper can range anywhere from about $674 to $4,570, but the average price for a half day trip for broomtail grouper is $1,101. The average price for a full day trip for broomtail grouper is $3,605.

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 broomtail grouper fishing?

The most popular season for broomtail grouper fishing is winter, and most anglers book their trips 26 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for broomtail grouper and what are the bag limits for broomtail grouper?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    In that I run several hundred charters a year myself I'm pretty sure I understand the difference between a good and a bad day on the water. I went out with Captain Poncho three days in a row and I will summarize all three in this one write up. First of all, these guys can and do catch fish. That they do it without particularly good equipment and virtually no electronics (one boat had a VHF and a GPS/no transducer, another , the panga, didn't have either.), says to me that the fishing is pretty good! On day one my wife was out and we stayed in a lee so she wouldn't get sea sick. The sierra mackerel bite was pretty much non stop and we had our limit in pretty short order. We tried jigging in deeper water but no one was home but on the way back towards the fleet we saw some bait and stopped off for a crazy jack crevalle bite that would have lasted far longer than my arms could take! They were blasting surface plugs in spectacular fashion but would have hit anything you threw at them, they were quite aggressive, We also got a few small skipjacks and small grouper (released) as well. Made Mackerel cevechi for dinner. On day 2 my wife stayed at the apartment and Poncho and I went out in a panga. He used land ranges to put up on a shelf in about 150 ft of water to the east of the marina by about 10 miles. It was pretty windy and rough for that little boat but there were a couple of crazy commercial handliners in the same area in an even smaller boat! We had a few bonito and then Captain Poncho jigged a nice red snapper before I nailed a 55 pound AJ on a Squidtrex with a 25 pound flurocarbon leader. AJ Steaks for dinner was a lot like swordfish. Day 3 Captain Poncho had the center console again and my wife was with us. We went to "the mackerel area" again and we were getting them quite steadily even though there was no live bait available and we were using frozen stuff. It didn't seem to matter to the fish. While drifting for the mackerel I jigged a soft plastic near the bottom (50-60 ft) and got several large sculpins, a couple of triggerfish and a bonito. Kept only the bonito for fish tacos. All in all it was a great trip well taken care of by good people. My only suggestion would be to bring good tackle if you have it.

    Jason C. | April 3, 2025

    Trip: 26ft Mako Half Day

  • ★★★★★
    The trip was great. The crew was very nice and although our first time made us feel very comfortable.

    Scott S. | March 21, 2025

    Trip: Tiara Boat 35Ft Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    This was the best deep sea trip I’ve been on. And I’ve been on a lot. These guides knew their stuff and legitimately wanted us to catch fish. Such a hard working knowledgeable crew and it paid off. We came home with every fish I could imagine.

    Josh K. | February 20, 2025

    Trip: Epic 32ft Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful afternoon. Our guide was very knowledgeable and professional.

    Geoff C. | January 7, 2025

    Trip: Private Patch Reef & Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    An amazing trip! 3 couples set out for a 6-hour experience on the Sea of Cortez - we were not disappointed...caught 2 marlins, one of which was the largest catch of our lives at 150 pounds. Jaime was great, he set us up quick and easy. Got our fishing licenses at the marina on the morning of our trip. Coming back again next year...

    John R. | June 26, 2024

    Trip: Tiara Boat 35Ft Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain good time..I would use him again..

    Robert | November 13, 2023

    Trip: Half Day Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a good time. Boated only 2 red snappers and a amber jack.📬(released thr amber jack it was out of season). Had some mystery strike the hit hard and took the leaders off. Would book with them again.

    James F. | June 21, 2023

    Trip: Destin Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Mag was great, very knowledgeable and we felt like we had a friend with us instead of a captain. We felt really comfortable with him and caught a lot of fish and when we go again we will only go with him on his boat. Highly, highly recommended.

    Juan P. | January 26, 2023

    Trip: Destin Fishing - 21’ Cape Horn

  • ★★★★★
    I lost a big one! I mean I struggled with all my might to see it get away… I will return next year. Captain Peyton was unavailable but his Co captain professional and knowledgeable and assist my friends and I. I look forward to next year!

    Joey M. | August 2, 2022

    Trip: Destin Fishing - 21’ Cape Horn

  • ★★★★★
    Great four hour fishing expedition with Captain Herbie! He definitely put us on the right spots, was always quick to assist us, and best of all - we had a great time!!! Just the keepers were 21 vermillion snappers, 3 red snappers, and 1 black snapper. And the stories of the “ones that got away” will continue to be retold and grow over time…. ;)

    Paul L. | July 26, 2022

    Trip: Destin Fishing - 21’ Cape Horn

  • ★★★★★
    We enjoyed Captain Payton's interaction as well as his guiding skills. We had a great day fishing and caught a nice mess of fish.

    Greg P. | July 7, 2022

    Trip: Destin Fishing Adventure

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