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Gigging Charters

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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Sarasota

Calm Water Inshore Fishing Charter

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25 ft 1 - 5 People From $599
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Cast & Blast in Weston

Iguana Hunting

100% (3)
22 ft 1 - 3 People From $775
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Cast & Blast in Rockport

Duck Hunt & Gigging Combo

86% (7)
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Orange Beach

Night Saltwater Bowfishing

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24 ft 1 - 12 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Dauphin Island

Gig & Grin: Flounder Fun

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Islamorada

Lobstering

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1 - 4 People From $450
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Everything to Know About Booking a gigging charter

What are the best gigging charters?

Why should I book a gigging charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 38 gigging trips, and the most popular trips are Night Time Flounder Gigging guided by , Texas Flounder Gigging Adventure guided by , and Crystal River Bowfishing guided by .

Our guides are rated a 4.87 out of 5 based on 4112 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 gigging guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly gigging guides.

What types of gigging charters are common?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for gigging as well as flats fishing, river fishing, and lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for gigging are: 1. flounder, 2. sheepshead, 3. black drum, 4. lobster, and 5. redfish.

How much do gigging fishing charters cost?

Prices gigging can range anywhere from about $550 to $3,590, but the average price for a half day trip gigging is $1,456. The average price for a full day trip gigging is $2,487.

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 going on a gigging charter?

The most popular season to go on a gigging charter is fall, and most anglers book their trips 5 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent Guide, crazy to book with anyone else. Pat we will be back

    John O. | March 14, 2025

    Trip: Night Time Flounder Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    Our group had a great time and caught a lot of lobster! Definitely put us on good spots!

    Chris G. | March 12, 2025

    Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful afternoon. Our guide was very knowledgeable and professional.

    Geoff C. | January 7, 2025

    Trip: Private Patch Reef & Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Tony was awesome! Got us our limit in half a day. Very personable and would highly recommend. Thanks Tony!

    Charles J. | January 3, 2025

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Joe is a great guide,, Friendly, Respectful,and educated use on Flounder Gigging. We had a great time. We caught our limit. We will certainly recommend and call on him again.

    Gilbert A. | December 18, 2024

    Trip: Coastal Bend Flounder Gig

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely Amazing. Captain Leaf was wonderful in meeting our needs and he has 2 amazing sons Cole and Liam that made our trip very memorable. The boat was Fantastic and the trip was over the top and beating our expectations. We did the Rockport Flounder Gigging trip and we will be seeing them next in Freeport... Thanks again for the amazing trip!

    Russell C. | December 17, 2024

    Trip: Duck Hunt & Gigging Combo

  • ★★★★★
    John is the man, and Kevin his partner is a great guy. Would highly recommend.

    Benjamin H. | November 24, 2024

    Trip: Everglades Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    He was very attentive and really knowledgeable. Definitely would book again

    Dylan P. | November 16, 2024

    Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

  • ★★★★★
    Jonathan was a great captain. Will go back again definitely.

    Brent S. | October 27, 2024

    Trip: Florida gar

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Mike did an excellent job as our guide. I highly recommend him.

    Fred L. | October 17, 2024

    Trip: Texas Flounder Gigging Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great experience with Captain Antonio. Would definitely use him again. If you are in Key West it would be a great way to spend time on the water. Catch some fish, catch some lobster, he can do it all.

    Bryant P. | October 12, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience with Captain Allen. He took the time to get in the water with us and show us where and how to find lobster. Very informative and went out of his way to assure we had a successful trip.

    Wendy H. | September 24, 2024

    Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely amazing!!! It was our first time catching lobsters, Antonio made it easy for us. We caught all the lobster we could eat. Snorkeled an amazing reef and got up close with some dolphins!!! One of the best charters we have ever been on.

    Aaron P. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Fun trip, knowledgeable about the water, sport and species. Tony will put you on the best places to get a catch. Hospitality and communication was great. Well done and fruitful!

    Matthew S. | September 21, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience. Allen went above and beyond to ensure we hd a great tine. This was our first time lobstering, and Allen patiently taught us everything we need to know and helped us every step of the way. Could not have asked for more, as Allen made this trip exceed our expectations!

    Stephen R. | September 15, 2024

    Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

  • ★★★★★
    Antonio was awesome! Got us on some good spots and limited out! Great time!

    Stephen D. | August 31, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Antonio IV was the best guide ever best lobster trip ever our guide was right in the water with us and really took time to show us how to catch the lobster will definitely book more trips when we are in the keys definitely need to use them can’t say enough how awesome our experience was

    Jose V. | August 30, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    If you want an experience of a lifetime, book your trip with Capt. Mike, very knowledgeable about the waters where flounder are. So happy we bagged our limit of 10 for 2 people. Thank you Mike and Armando ! 👏

    Joe G. | August 24, 2024

    Trip: Texas Flounder Gigging Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Antonio was a fantastic captain and I had a great time with him on our lobster hunt. The boat is very comfortable and Antonio is a GREAT guy! He is very skilled and managed to get our limit of lobsters - making the tour a great choice for a beginner who doesn't yet know the ropes of lobster hunting. After the tour, he also cleaned them and put them in a plastic bag and gave great tips on where to go to get them cooked. Happy to return anytime - THANK you Antonio for the great trip!

    Yehia A. | August 18, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing captain! Had a great time most definitely recommend.

    Danielle B. | August 16, 2024

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

Other Fishing Techniques

Other Hunting Techniques

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