Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters

Naples, Florida
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Phil Haley

Independent Guide
Talkative
Instructional
Comfortable
Quality
Laid-back
Beginner Oriented
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.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Phil Haley

Phil Haley

Independent Guide
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.
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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?
Lynyrd Skynyrd
What’s your favorite movie?
Terminator

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?
Lynyrd Skynyrd
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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Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters Trips

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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Naples

Naples Backcountry Trip

100% (7) Guided by Phil
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing Charter in Naples

Nearshore Trip With Captain Phil

100% (7) Guided by Phil
24 ft 1 - 5 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing Charter in Boca Grande

Boca Grande Pass Legendary Tarpon

100% (7) Guided by Phil
24 ft 1 - 5 People From $700

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Recent Reviews of Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters

5.0
based on 7 reviews

Craig

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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 to help him land a few fish. Captain Phil helped us land a couple big fish and filleted our Cobia which gave us some...

Craig

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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 to help him land a few fish. Captain Phil helped us land a couple big fish and filleted our Cobia which gave us some tasty supper. We would definitely use Captain Phil again.
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William

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Had a great time!!

William

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Had a great time!!
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Thomas

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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 of fish the whole time. They were very patient if with our experience level and tried to make sure we were catching something that was...

Thomas

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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 of fish the whole time. They were very patient if with our experience level and tried to make sure we were catching something that was fun to fight as well as good to eat. Great playlist of tunes on the boat as well! Highly recommend and will fish with Phil again!
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Clay

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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. Our young sons had a blast and caught some great fish.

Clay

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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. Our young sons had a blast and caught some great fish.
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Dan

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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.

Dan

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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.
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Hank

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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!

Hank

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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!
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Christopher

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

Christopher

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

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Barracuda
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Not Ideal
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Bull Shark
Good
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Cobia
Good
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Great
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Gag Grouper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
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Not Ideal
Goliath Grouper
Good
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Great
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Not Ideal
Not Ideal
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Good
Hammerhead Shark
Good
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Jack Crevalle
Good
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Mutton Snapper
Good
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Permit
Great
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Great
Redfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
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Great
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Not Ideal
Snook
Great
Great
Great
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Great
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Great
Speckled Trout
Good
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Great
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Tarpon
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
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Great
Yellowtail Snapper
Good
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Great
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Not Ideal
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore
Nearshore

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Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters Photo Gallery

Nearshore Trip with Captain Phil
Nearshore Trip with Captain Phil
November 11th, 2023
Naples, Florida
Snook Fishing in Naples, Florida
Naples Backcountry Trip
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Boca Grande Pass Legendary Tarpon
Boca Grande Pass Legendary Tarpon
November 10th, 2023
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Backwater Trip with Captain Phil - 24' Avenger
Naples Backcountry Trip
March 25th, 2022
Naples, Florida
Backwater Trip with Captain Phil - 24' Avenger
Naples Backcountry Trip
March 25th, 2022
Naples, Florida
Backwater Trip with Captain Phil - 24' Avenger
Naples Backcountry Trip
March 25th, 2022
Naples, Florida
Backwater Trip with Captain Phil - 24' Avenger
Naples Backcountry Trip
March 25th, 2022
Naples, Florida
Backwater Trip with Captain Phil - 24' Avenger
Naples Backcountry Trip
March 25th, 2022
Naples, Florida
Backwater Trip with Captain Phil - 24' Avenger
Naples Backcountry Trip
March 25th, 2022
Naples, Florida
Backwater Trip with Captain Phil - 24' Avenger
Naples Backcountry Trip
March 25th, 2022
Naples, Florida
Backwater Trip with Captain Phil - 24' Avenger
Naples Backcountry Trip
March 25th, 2022
Naples, Florida
Naples Backcountry Trip
Naples Backcountry Trip
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Naples, Florida
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Naples Backcountry Trip
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Naples Backcountry Trip
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Naples Backcountry Trip
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