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Red Grouper Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Daytona Beach

Ledges And Reef Run

100% (14) Guided by Scott
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $700
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Sportfishing Trip

94% (18) Managed by Mark
45 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Offshore Fishing,Reef & Wreck And Sunset

100% (21) Guided by Antonio
35 ft 1 - 12 People From $900
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Pensacola

Offshore Charter - 33' World Cat

100% (23) Managed by Jake
33 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,250
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Mixed Bag Trip

100% (8) Guided by Brad
43 ft 1 - 6 People From $950
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in St. Petersburg

St. Pete Offshore Experience

100% (7) Guided by Greg
32 ft 1 - 6 People From $700
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Everything to Know About Booking a red grouper fishing charter

What are the best red grouper fishing charters?

The best red grouper fishing charters are:

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 316 red grouper trips, and the most popular trips are #1 Offshore Charter guided by Brad, Offshore Run - 25’ Skeeter guided by Jake, and Fort Myers/Sanibel Fishing Trip guided by James.

Our guides are rated a 4.9 out of 5 based on 3756 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 heavy tackle fishing and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do red grouper fishing charters cost?

Prices for red grouper can range anywhere from about $900 to $6,794, but the average price for a half day trip for red grouper is $1,930. The average price for a full day trip for red grouper is $3,933.

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 16 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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Brad and Eddie were fantastic. Very knowledgeable and was a great day.

    Brian C. | December 1, 2024

    Trip: #1 Offshore Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Great Captain put us on the fish everywhere. We stopped very knowledgeable.!

    Dorcel T. | November 28, 2024

    Trip: Ledges and Reef Run

  • ★★★★★
    James was fantastic. He communicated very good and knew the bay extremely well. He put my son and I on fish at each spot and couldn’t of asked for a better experience in Sarasota Bay!

    Joshua D. | November 27, 2024

    Trip: Sarasota Classic Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a group of 10 for a bachelor party and the experience was great. Everything was as imagined and the staff were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We would highly recommend this trip for either a small or big group.

    Jason Y. | November 25, 2024

    Trip: Daily Reef Fishing (Shared Trip)

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time on the water today, would highly recommend for fun and fishing.

    John R. | October 29, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Discovery: Fishing Intro

  • ★★★★★
    Our group of 5 had a great experience with Scott, also known as “Steve”. It was a beautiful day on the water. Scott was knowledgeable and quickly responded when we needed him… which was often, as we were not experienced! We’ll go out with Scott again!

    Margaret M. | October 5, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Grocery Run and Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Phenomenal experience for the kids first Deep Sea fishing trip. Aaron is extremely knowledgeable in his profession which resulted in us never waiting more than a few seconds on a fish to hit. Highly recommended!!

    Ashlee K. | October 3, 2024

    Trip: Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip. Captain Bill was a complete professional and put us right on the fish. Everyone left happy with plenty of pictures and a full cooler. First mate Ashley was one of the best I've ever seen at what she does.

    Tommy O. | September 30, 2024

    Trip: Big Boat Mixed Bag

  • ★★★★★
    In all of the trips we've taken I don't think we could have gotten a better captain an first mate. They helped us an with out hesitation, especially my 87 year father. And they did so on a way as to not hurt his pride. With their my pops pulled this beast up to boat. Couldn't give them a greater recommendation... Thanks Bryn and Ben

    Jeffrey W. | September 24, 2024

    Trip: 8hr bottom fishing

  • ★★★★★
    What a great experience! JoJo was a terrific guide and a pleasure to be around. He was knowledgeable and patient with everyone. He took four of us out and we all highly recommend him.

    Jennifer F. | September 22, 2024

    Trip: Deep Sea Fishing with Capt. Jojo

  • ★★★★★
    Great day and very knowledgeable in the area! We enjoyed the our trip.

    Romil J. | September 22, 2024

    Trip: Ledges and Reef Run

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome day on the water. Will definitely be back

    Steve E. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: 8 Hour Offshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan did a fantastic job!! Made sure everyone had lots of fun.

    Kenneth F. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: 6-Hour bottom fishing trip

  • ★★★★★
    Nathan was great as our captain. Took us right to the fish!

    Stephen M. | September 20, 2024

    Trip: PCB Reefs and Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Scott was amazing. We all had a awsome time. Highly recommended you book your charter with Captain Scott. We will be back.

    David L. | September 5, 2024

    Trip: Ledges and Reef Run

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time out on the water with Captain Scott!

    Travis A. | September 4, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Grocery Run and Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time! We had a special interest in Mahi and captain brad and his first mate made it happen. It was great, they made us feel super comfortable and confident. We were able to score Mackerel, Yellowtail and we latched on 3 Mahi’s at the very very last second! Super lucky. Brad and his first mate made it happen! We were able to leave with 2 mackerels and 2 Mahi Mahi’s! Thank you! You won’t regret booking with them. Special experience.

    María A. | September 2, 2024

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    My families trip with Captain John was awesome. John is a humble, hardworking, easy going, chill, dude and fit right in with our families vibe. He was great with our 5 year old son and answered all of his many fishing questions. John made it clear that between the time of year and conditions that day we would have to really work at it to get anything. That’s exactly what we did and we ended up catching a good amount of fish. Most importantly our 5 year old son, who is obsessed with fishing, had the time of his life and caught fish he’s never seen before. 5 stars, highly recommend. If you have a small group this is the charter to go on!

    Jacob D. | August 25, 2024

    Trip: Full Day Private Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Brad and his first mate were amazing. It was my first time fishing off of a boat and I'm glad it was with them! They were both very patient, helpful, and made it an unforgettable experience. We caught snapper and grouper and even hooked an eel! Thanks to both of you for a fantastic time on the water. Highly recommend

    Karen E. | August 19, 2024

    Trip: Key West Mixed Bag Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain was very nice, he rigged all of the poles and took us to lots of different locations trying to find fish. Used all kinds of bait, gave us pointers, but because of a tropical storm the week before the fish just were not biting.

    Bobby H. | August 14, 2024

    Trip: Back Bay Trip – 27’ Carolina

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