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Red Grouper Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Playa Flamingo

5/7 Hrs Offshore Or Inshore Fishing

NEW Managed by Amber Lynn
28 ft 1 - 12 People From $900
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Stuart

Offshore Bluewater Adventure

100% (1) Guided by Dennis
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Jensen Beach

Jensen Beach Offshore

100% (1) Guided by Charley
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Naples

4-8 Hour Offshore Trip

NEW Managed by Matt
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Pierce

4-8 Hour Offshore Fishing

NEW Guided by Remus
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $750
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Corral del Risco

Half Day Corral Del Risco

100% (3) Guided by Zabdiel
30 ft 1 - 8 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 73 red grouper trips, and the most popular trips are Southernmost Mahi Offshore Fishing guided by Garrett, OFFSHORE Reef Fishing guided by David, and 3/4 Offshore Fishing guided by Derik.

Our guides are rated a 4.88 out of 5 based on 5973 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 $850 to $4,000, but the average price for a half day trip for red grouper is $1,425. The average price for a full day trip for red grouper is $2,830.

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

  • ★★★★★
    Chris was outstanding as a captain. Aside from is plentiful fishing knowledge and keeping us on bites all day long he was good to talk to and kept us on the fish the entire time we were out there. Even with a shorter half day trip Chris made sure to get us as much fish as possible in the shortened amount of time. The boat was very well kept and gave us many pointers as to how to prepare and cook the fish we caught. Would definitely recommend and hope to be back very soon!

    Adam T. | October 13, 2025

    Trip: Reef, Wreck, And Patch Reef Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! Capt Keith was the best!

    Rick P. | October 11, 2025

    Trip: Sport Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time 12 hour trip Captain Tommy was great very knowledgeable .Alex (sweetie) lol inside joke he did a great job keeping our rods baited and taking off the fish over all could not have asked for for anymore!

    Ronnie H. | September 28, 2025

    Trip: "Offshore Extreme" Middle Grounds

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Wanted to say thanks for the guided trip we went on and chuck was the best captain I have ever had on a fishing trip he was very knowledgeable of the fish and made it really easy for my wife and kids on the trip I'll Be booking with him again

    Mark B. | September 3, 2025

    Trip: Mixed Bag Fishing- Destin, Florida

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