Red Porgy Fishing Charters

A deepwater porgy found over hard bottom and reef structure in the South Atlantic and Gulf. Red Porgy are identified by their pinkish-red coloring and are commonly caught while targeting snapper and grouper. They are excellent eating. Known scientifically as Pagrus pagrus.

Red Porgy hold in offshore reefs/hard bottom, typically running 1-6 lbs on the rod, with a fight rated moderate, and table fare considered excellent.

Red Porgy charters on Party Boats USA depart from North Carolina, where local captains know the structure, depth, and seasonal windows that produce fish.