Gulfport Energy Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Common Stock and Changes in Capitalization (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 15, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs		$ 411,711	$ 981,568
Common Stock \| Public Offering
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock issued in underwritten public offering (in shares)	16,905,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs	$ 411,700
Common Stock \| Over-Allotment Option
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock issued in underwritten public offering (in shares)	2,205,000