Gag grouper fishing out of Naples runs from structure inside 9 miles to a wreck 60 miles west. This page covers how far boats run, the named grounds, how the fish are worked, and who fishes them from this port. The same fishery along the rest of the coast is in the Gulf of Mexico offshore fishing guide.
Where Naples boats run for gag
Two published run profiles from the Naples port page set the range. One operator keeps offshore trips inside 9 miles, and another lists gag on 40+ mile private trips. Named structure sits at 14, 27.5 and 60 miles, so the ground you choose decides the length of the run.
| Run profile | Distance stated | Named structure in that band |
|---|---|---|
| Chasin’ Tales offshore trips | Inside 9 miles | None of the named grounds below |
| The Kidd | 14 miles SSW | Barge |
| Naples Spring Black Hole | 27.5 miles | Sinkhole |
| Off Her Radar private trips | 40+ miles | Baja California is farther still |
| Baja California | 60 miles west | Wreck in 114 ft |
Inside 9 miles
Chasin’ Tales says its offshore trips stay inside 9 miles. Every named ground with a stated distance on this page sits beyond that mark.
40 miles and beyond
Off Her Radar lists gag among the targets on its 40+ mile private trips. Baja California, 60 miles west of Naples, is the farthest named structure here.
When they are here
Timing, depth and biology are in our gag grouper species guide. Questions about when the season opens are answered in the Regulations section below.
Reading conditions at NPSF1
The nearest NOAA buoy is the NDBC station page for NPSF1, station 8725110, at 26.132 N 81.807 W in Naples. It reports coastal numbers rather than conditions at a ground 14, 27.5 or 60 miles out. Use it for the start of the run, then check the official marine forecast before you leave the dock.
Grounds and structure that hold gag off Naples
The distances below come from the Collier County artificial reef list, the county’s published site list.
| Name | Type | What the source states |
|---|---|---|
| The Kidd | Barge | 14 miles SSW of Naples, per the Collier County site list |
| Naples Spring Black Hole | Sinkhole | 27.5 miles out, per the Collier County list |
| Baja California | Wreck | 114 ft, 60 miles west of Naples |
| R Tower | Air Force relay tower | No distance stated |
| L Tower | Air Force relay tower | No distance or bearing stated |
| D Tower | Air Force relay tower | No distance or bearing stated |
Chart layers are not for navigation. Use official charts to run to any of these sites.
The Kidd
The Kidd is a barge 14 miles SSW of Naples on the Collier County site list. It is the nearest named structure with a stated distance.
Naples Spring Black Hole
The Black Hole is a sinkhole 27.5 miles out, per the Collier County list.
Baja California
Baja California is a wreck in 114 ft, 60 miles west of Naples, and it is the longest run on the list.
The Air Force towers
The R, L and D towers are former Air Force relay towers.
How gag are fished out of Naples
Bottom fishing for grouper is the method; both Naples Fishing Boats and Chasin’ Tales list it. For technique and the wider reef fish picture, see our reef fish fishing guides.
Who fishes gag out of Naples
Four operators list gag grouper or grouper trips from this port.
Offshore Naples Fishing Charters
Offshore Naples Fishing Charters lists gag grouper and runs a 36-foot Contender.
Naples Fishing Boats
Naples Fishing Boats lists gag grouper and bottom fishes for grouper.
Off Her Radar Fishing Charters
Off Her Radar Fishing Charters is run by Captain Robby Trammell. It lists gag among the targets on its 40+ mile private trips.
Chasin’ Tales Fishing Charters
Chasin’ Tales Fishing Charters keeps its offshore trips inside 9 miles and bottom fishes for grouper.
FAQ: gag grouper out of Naples
How far is The Kidd from Naples?
The Kidd is a barge 14 miles SSW of Naples, per the Collier County site list.
How deep is the Baja California wreck?
Baja California sits in 114 ft, 60 miles west of Naples.
Do Naples charters fish inside 9 miles for grouper?
Chasin’ Tales says its offshore trips stay inside 9 miles. Off Her Radar runs 40+ mile trips that list gag.
Which NOAA buoy covers Naples?
NPSF1, station 8725110, at 26.132 N 81.807 W. It reports coastal numbers, so check the official marine forecast for offshore conditions.
Where are the gag grouper rules for Naples trips?
FWC sets state rules and NOAA Fisheries sets federal rules. Start from the Florida saltwater fishing regulations page and check before fishing.
When are gag around Naples?
Timing and biology are covered in our gag grouper species guide.
