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Gigging Charters

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Eastpoint

Flounder Gigging In Apalachee Bay

100% (13) Managed by Chris
20 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Galveston

Gig/Bowfish Flounder

100% (1) Guided by Tim
20 ft 1 - 8 People From $750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Port Mansfield

Port Mansfield Flounder Gigging

100% (2) Guided by Leevi
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $300
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Montauk

Full Day Inshore

NEW Guided by Tony
30 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,200
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Sarasota

Calm Water Inshore Fishing Charter

100% (4) Managed by Michael
25 ft 1 - 5 People From $599
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Galveston

Freeport Flounder Gigging

100% (4) Guided by Clint
17 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Everything to Know About Booking a gigging charter

Why should I book a gigging charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 53 gigging trips, and the most popular trips are Flounder Gigging guided by Casey, Private Patch Reef & Flats Fishing guided by David, and Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster! guided by Allen.

Our guides are rated a 4.91 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 gigging guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly gigging guides.

What types of gigging charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for gigging as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and river fishing.

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

How much do gigging fishing charters cost?

Prices for gigging can range anywhere from about $577 to $3,200, but the average price for a half day trip for gigging is $1,310. The average price for a full day trip for gigging is $2,190.

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

  • ★★★★★
    We had the most wonderful experience with Captain Marc (and Brenda). My son and I went on a half-day excursion in Novemeber during our Thanksgiving trip and it was such a great bonding time for the two of us. Captain Marc is super generous, knowledgable and patient. We highly recommend him and his fishing guidance:). My son was particularly excited about having his trout cleaned and getting to serve it to us that evening. All around A+.

    Paula K. | November 25, 2025

    Trip: 3 Hour Quick Trip SPI

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip! Captain was awesome! Put us right on the spot to catch lobster! Definitely a must do!

    Noel S. | November 16, 2025

    Trip: Catch Your Own Tasty Lobster!

  • ★★★★★
    Chase was great! We had so much fun and caught our limit of big redfish, then gigged 4 nice flounder before the weather rolled in. We caught about 8 additionall redfish that we threw back…along with the huge tarpon my husband caught. And the area we fished was absolutely gorgeous. A dream fishing trip!!! Thanks a million again to Chase!

    Sharon D. | November 3, 2025

    Trip: Evening Fish & Flounder Gig Wade

  • ★★★★★
    Mike was a super guide. He worked hard for us. Unfortunately we only got 2 keepers But, if it wasn't for Mike's eagle eye would not have gotten those. I'll definitely book with Mike again one day.

    Jerry B. | November 2, 2025

    Trip: Texas Flounder Gigging Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Tony was great! He made our time on the water perfect. It was our first time lobstering and it’s not as easy as it looks but we managed to catch the max. It was a trip we will not forget and hope to bring our boys next time. We will definitely be calling Captain Tony again.

    Janet A. | October 3, 2025

    Trip: Lobstering Trip

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