Goliath Grouper...

Captain Tim Simos offers customized Goliath Grouper fishing charters out of Fort Pierce including Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie. The pursuit of Goliath Grouper is a dangerous undertaking and comes with inherent risks, as these fish commonly weigh between 50 and 400 pounds and more. It is recommended that only physically fit and healthy individuals engage in this segment of sport fishing.

Important Notice - PLEASE WEAR SNEAKERS OR CROCS IF YOU INTEND TO DO BATTLE WITH A GOLIATH GROUPER. NO SANDALS PLEASE.

The harvest of goliath grouper in U.S. waters has been prohibited since 1990. Since then their numbers have increased many fold. There has been and still is, a catch and release only fishery for goliath grouper in Vero Beach and the rest of Florida. Angling for goliath grouper out of Vero Beach and Fort Pierce can be done all year long and requires highly specialized tackle and techniques.

Angler skill determines if it is landed. Make your $100 deposit with PayPal or any major credit card.

The Florida State Fish and Wildlife Commission implemented a permit program for harvesting goliath grouper in the spring of 2023. Since then, Captain Tim Simos has successfully filled ALL of the permit tags that have been brought aboard his boat.

In the Fort Pierce, FL area, there is an abundance of smaller goliaths within the inlet because of the type of the Intra-Coastal Waterway that we have. It contains lots of shallows and mangrove-ligned shorelines. This is where they “grow up”. There is also an abundance of giant goliaths in the ocean because of the many artificial reefs. We also have a power plant within 8 miles of the inlet where the goliath just love the warmer water all year long.

So, whether you are looking for that giant goliath to check off your bucket list or a smaller one to fill your goliath tag, Fort Pierce, FL is the perfect place.

GUARANTEED GOLIATH GROUPER – When you catch one over 50lbs., $50/per Goliath. $100/goliath over 100 lbs. If you choose to target only goliath grouper for your 4 OR 5 hour trip, the cost will be $950 for an unlimited number of Goliaths, for two persons.

Goliath Deposit required: $300. Guaranteed to hook a goliath. Angler skill determines if it is landed. Note: $300 extra for a third person on a goliath trip. For 1 or 2 goliath permits, add 300 TO $950. Make your $100 or $300 deposit with PayPal or any major credit card (below).

For standard charter fishing trips please visit Capt. Tim’s other websites:
www.hookasnook.com
www.timsimos.com

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