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Red Grouper Fishing Charters

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Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Orange Beach

8hr Bottom Fishing

100% (18)
38 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,010
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Miami Beach

Miami Offshore Trolling Fun!

100% (27)
57 ft 1 - 24 People From $850
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Fishing in Destin
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Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Naples

Naples Offshore Structure

100% (18)
28 ft 1 - 6 People From $800
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tavernier

Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

100% (27)
18 ft 1 - 3 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Playa Flamingo

9 HRS Offshore Or Inshore Fishing

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28 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Pompano Beach

Chasing Mahi, Tuna, Sails, & More!

100% (2)
27 ft 1 - 4 People From $550
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Everything to Know About Booking a red grouper fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 76 red grouper trips, and the most popular trips are Full Day Private Fishing Charter guided by John, Deep Sea Fishing Adventures - CH guided by Mike, and PCB Full Day Fishing Adventure guided by Harris.

Our guides are rated a 4.9 out of 5 based on 5974 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 red grouper guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly red grouper guides.

What types of red grouper fishing charters are common?

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

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

How much do red grouper fishing charters cost?

Prices for red grouper can range anywhere from about $875 to $5,000, but the average price for a half day trip for red grouper is $1,385. The average price for a full day trip for red grouper is $3,214.

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 red grouper fishing?

The most popular season for red grouper fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 44 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Zack and his deckhand was amazing we will be back to go with Zack

    Donald C. | December 7, 2025

    Trip: Crushing Clearwater Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    We went into this excursion with a "whatever" mentality, believing that even a bad day fishing is better than doing anything else. This crew worked hard! Put us on the fish and made it all so easy. Great communication before and during the trip too. Fun day with Grandpa, two dads and three little girls learning the joy of fishing. Crew very attuned that we had kids and really worked hard to pay them special attention and make sure they enjoyed the day. We would charter these guys again.

    Dave D. | November 24, 2025

    Trip: Marathon Premier Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great job. Put us on fish. Made it east

    Donovan C. | November 17, 2025

    Trip: Naples Ultimate Fishing - 30'

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Mike and Emily were terrific. He called us a few days before the trip and asked to postpone due to bad weather. When we went out they put us on the fish. Great time, highly recommend.

    Robert S. | November 3, 2025

    Trip: Nearshore/Offshore Clearwater

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jake and Logan were awesome! We had a 5 person group and they both made the trip a great time. Very helpful, great to talk to, very excited to take us to new spots ensuring we were catching fish, and all around great guys. We will definitely be booking more trips with them soon!

    Tadd R. | September 14, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Run - 25’ Skeeter

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