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Mutton Snapper Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Big Pine Key

Big Pine Fly Or Light Tackle - 25'

100% (1)
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $850
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Islamorada

Shark / Great Barracuda

100% (19)
44 ft 1 - 12 People From $750
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Port Orange

8 Hour Port Orange Offshore

100% (10)
32 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,350
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Holmes Beach

Holmes Beach Reef Trip

100% (14)
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $920
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

Full Day

100% (11)
34 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,900
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Key West

Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

100% (78)
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
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Everything to Know About Booking a mutton snapper fishing charter

Why should I book a mutton snapper fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 84 mutton snapper trips, and the most popular trips are Key Largo Fishing Fiesta guided by Dustin, Blackfin Tuna Blitz guided by Mike, and Offshore Bluewater Adventure guided by Dennis.

Our guides are rated a 4.96 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 mutton snapper guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly mutton snapper guides.

What types of mutton snapper fishing charters are common?

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

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

How much do mutton snapper fishing charters cost?

Prices for mutton snapper can range anywhere from about $800 to $3,970, but the average price for a half day trip for mutton snapper is $1,818. The average price for a full day trip for mutton snapper is $3,085.

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 mutton snapper fishing?

The most popular season for mutton snapper fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 25 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for mutton snapper and what are the bag limits for mutton snapper?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip Captain Brad put us on the fish all day

    Sam R. | November 2, 2025

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    I had caught almost all nearshore species of fish, but never a hogfish snapper. For my 79th birthday I really wanted to catch one. Captain Alex guided us to a spot where I caught my first one and then a limit of 5!! Captain Alex gave me a great birthday experience.

    Mr F. | October 22, 2025

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Brad did a great job! Very good boat.

    Jeff M. | October 13, 2025

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Gavin is a 10 out of 10… Best day ever… So great with the kids… Super professional and excellent temperament! We really enjoyed it.

    Chase B. | October 12, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Reefs And More

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