Boca Grande Pass Legendary Tarpon

4 - 12 Hours | Inshore | 1 - 5 People | Trip #2292

About Your Trip

Inshore
If you're a saltwater angler looking to go toe-to-toe with one of the world's most badass sportfish, this trip with Captain Phil has your name on it!

He's an expert at finding and hooking big-time Tarpon, Florida's premier inshore sport species. These fish are big, beautiful, and known worldwide for their ferocious fighting abilities and acrobatic leaps! Commonly known as the "Silver King", these fish are the top predators in their inshore habitat, and hooking ... Read More

About Your Guide

Independent Guide
Talkative
Instructional
Comfortable
Quality
Expert Oriented
Laid-back
Captain Phil was born and raised in Southwest Florida, and has been fishing the Collier County local waters for over 25 years. He is a licensed USCG Captain, and founded his fishing charters in 1996. Capt. Phil offers exciting offshore and backwater fishing excursions for all guests, mo matter if you are a group of friends or a family, fishing for the first time or a serious angler.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
220 pound Tarpon
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Mangrove snapper
What’s your favorite band?
Tarpon tamer Fishing Charters
What’s your favorite movie?
Terminator
What’s your favorite sports team?
Miami Dolphins
What’s your drink of choice?
Don’t drink anymore
What do you want for Christmas this year?
A new boat
How did you get started guiding?
Always dreamed of doing it waited till I was 38 to take my Captains test been doing it for 27 years since then love it every day
What makes you different from other guides?
My attitude towards my customers is five star I treat them like my friends and try to teach them how to fish whether with me and make them understand what we were trying to do
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Start Location

Pink Elephant, Bayou Avenue, Boca Grande, FL, USA (this guide can be flexible with their start location) | Bodies of water fished: Boca Grande Pass

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Avenger
Year Built
2000
Boat Length
24
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
300
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Flybridge, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

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.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

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

Species

Goliath Grouper, Hammerhead Shark, Tarpon

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Drift Fishing, Heavy Tackle Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing, Sight Casting

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip
For live bait we can either spend 30-45min catching or you can pay an additional 100$ to have it ready to go at the dock when you show up. Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License
No license needed for this trip.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping
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%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy
Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip.

Pricing Matrix

12 Hours 8 Hours 6 Hours 4 Hours
5 People
$1650
$1250
$950
$750
4 People
$1600
$1200
$900
$700
3 People
$1600
$1200
$900
$700
2 People
$1600
$1200
$900
$700
1 Person
$1600
$1200
$900
$700

Pricing & Availability

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Reviews

Craig

Verified Review Fishing

The fishing charter with Captain Phil was the highlight of our trip to Florida this year! Phil and his first mate were very helpful and friendly throughout our 4 hrs trip. They made sure my 9 year old son had the best spot on the boat and were eager ...Read More

William

Verified Review Fishing

February 17 | Naples Backcountry Trip

Had a great time!!

Thomas

Verified Review Fishing

Phil is a great Captain as well as his First Mate Tim! Interesting to watch them get the live bait right out of the Gulf before we headed out 12 miles offshore to fish. Phil put us right on the fish and we were literally reading in different species ...Read More

Clay

Verified Review Fishing

We had a great time with Captain Phil. He and his mate, Tim, had to change the offshore sighing plan due to weather, but put us on the fish right away back in the mangroves. Had a lot of action every spot we tried. Great for experienced anglers, and inexperienced. ...Read More

Dan

Verified Review Fishing

Captain Phil and his first mate Tim were fantastic. I will definitely refer them to others and be back again to go further offshore. We had bad weather but still had a great time.

Hank

Verified Review Fishing

Captain Phil and his mate Tim were great! They were fun to fish with, super knowledgeable about fishing in the area and they put us on the big fish!

Christopher

Verified Review Fishing

Great trip and lots of action catching fish! Great music and Captain Phil was an awesome guy!

First Time Booking with Us?

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We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.
Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a 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 case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.
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Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!