Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

The grouper diggin’ trip puts us out 30-40 miles offshore targeting either gag grouper, red grouper, or both depending on what is in season. Our main goal on this trip is to get a boat limit (2 per person) on every trip. This trip puts meat in the box! We can also target mangrove snapper, lane snapper, and sometimes red snapper when they are in season.

About Your Trip

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours
1 Person	$1,600.00
2 People	$1,600.00
3 People	$1,600.00
4 People	$1,600.00
5 People	$1,600.00
6 People	$1,600.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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Book your trip with confidence — We only work with the best local guides that know where to put you on fish.

About Your Guide

Sam P.

Independent Guide 16 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Captain Sam, based in the vibrant coastal city of Clearwater, Florida, is a dedicated fishing guide with a profound knowledge of the Gulf of Mexico's abundant fisheries. With years of experience and a deep passion for angling, he specializes in providing anglers with exciting and productive fishing experiences. Whether you're targeting snapper and grouper offshore, chasing tarpon in the coastal waters, or exploring the inshore flats for redfish and trout, Captain Sam's local expertise ensures...

About Your Guide

Sam P.

Independent Guide 16 years of exp.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

300 pound Goliath Grouper

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Blackened fish sandwiches

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

300 pound Goliath Grouper

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Blackened fish sandwiches

Whats your favorite band?

Zach Bryan

Whats your favorite movie?

Fury

Whats your favorite sports team?

Tampa Bay Bucs

Whats your drink of choice?

Water

How did you get started guiding?

Started as a deckhand on a headboat out of high school.

What makes you different from other guides?

Being a true Florida native, and raised knowing the water and boats I have a true passion and drive for what I do.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Belleair Bluffs, Florida

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Full Day Deep Sea Fishing

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Contender
Year Built: 1999
Boat Length: 31'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Contender
Year Built: 1999
Boat Length: 31'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 600
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Livewell

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Just bring whatever you want to eat and drink for the trip. We also recommend bringing sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses. During the cooler months we recommend wind breaker jackets and pants.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

Zach

Verified Review

July 29

Had a fantastic trip with captain Sam. Did the 5 hour shark charter and had a blast. Landed 5 sharks including 3 full grown bull sharks.

Zach

Verified Review

July 29

Had a fantastic trip with captain Sam. Did the 5 hour shark charter and had a blast. Landed 5 sharks including 3 full grown bull sharks.

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Trip: Shark Fishing

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.