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Red Grouper Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Destin

Destin Bottom Fishing And Trolling!

100% (15)
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,000
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Panama City Beach

PCB Nearshore Fun!

100% (3)
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
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 Fishing in St. Augustine

8 Hour Offshore Trip

100% (17)
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty in Pompano Beach

#1 Offshore Charter

100% (30)
28 ft 1 - 6 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore, Flats Fishing in Key West

Reefs, Bays, Or Backcountry

100% (18)
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $850
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Shalimar

4-Hour NearShore/OffShore Charter

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31 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,000
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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 90 red grouper trips, and the most popular trips are 8hr Offshore Fishing guided by Spencer, Inshore Fishing Bradenton guided by Jim, and Quepos Inshore Slam guided by Brook.

Our guides are rated a 4.94 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 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 $950 to $5,082, but the average price for a half day trip for red grouper is $1,478. The average price for a full day trip for red grouper is $3,448.

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 12 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

  • ★★★★★
    Had lots of fun

    Elam P. | November 13, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hours Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Greg and Rob are awesome guys. Super knowledgeable and great guides. We had an awesome time!

    Sal D. | October 4, 2025

    Trip: St. Pete Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with captain Kevin he put us on some good fish and had some great conversations looking forward to fishing with him again!!!

    Bryce K. | September 6, 2025

    Trip: Extended Day Deep Sea

  • ★★★★★
    5 star guide. Awesome guide. Wonderful with making sure we caught fish. Would definitely want everyone to know how good he is.

    Troy D. | August 25, 2025

    Trip: Destin Bottom Fishing And Trolling!

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