Damn Good Tarpon Fishing Charters In Key Largo

Join Captain Josh on the beautiful inshore waters of the Upper Keys On this trip, you'll be searching for classic Florida sportfish including Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Bonefish, and more. These fish are a thrill to catch, and provide a great challenge for anglers of every level. The trip can accommodate just two guests, so you'll have Captain Josh's full attention while you work your bait. He's an expert angler, and has a ton of helpful tips to improve your presentation and increase your chances of hooking a personal best! Captain Josh's 17’ Maverick bay boat will allow you to easily navigate the skinny water here in the Keys. Once on board, you will be drift fishing and light-tackle fishing using live bait. The 70-HP Yamaha engine will get you where you need to go! She also has a wireless trolling motor to move quietly and efficiently in shallow water. Captain Josh has great local knowledge when it comes to the best hot spots and holes, so get ready for some terrific fishing. On this adventure, all you need to bring is some appropriate clothing, sun protection, food, and drinks. Captain Josh will provide everything else including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. Everything you catch on this adventure will be released to protect the delicate balance of the estuary. This trip should be incredible! Read More

Head out with Captain Ben for an action-packed day of fishing in the Tavernier backcountry! Tavernier provides quick access to the productive Florida Key waters home to reefs and shipwrecks covered in brilliant bright colors of the spectrum, backcountry shallow water flats with fish made for sight fishing, gorgeous deep water Pelagics that love to feed on the surface, and much more! On this 4 to 8-hour trip, Captain Ben will take you into the beautiful Tavernier backcountry flats where you'll be fly fishing for sought-after fish including Barracuda, Snapper, Florida Pompano, Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Tripletail, and even some elusive Bonefish and Permit. With Captain Ben, you can either use classic light tackle, or if you're looking for a challenge you can try your hand at sight-casting with a fly rod. Whatever your ideal trip is, Captain Ben will do what he can to make it happen! You'll be fishing aboard an 18' Action Craft skiff boat with capacity for 3 guests. Powered by a 115 HP Suzuki engine, this boat will have no problem taking you from one hotspot to another in the backcountry waters! She comes equipped with GPS, Fishfinder, Snorkeling Equipment, a Live Bait Well, Tuna Tubes, and an Ice Box to store your catches. Captain Ben will provide all rods, reels, tackle and fishing licenses. All you need to bring is a Florida saltwater fishing license, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and any food or drinks you might need. Come aboard with Captain Ben and experience the awesome fishing the Keys have to offer! Read More

We offer half day, five hour fishing trips inside Everglades National Park flamingo . This trip includes rods reels bait, water, and licenses to Fish the park. We will be fishing with a mix of live bait and cut bait inside the park, looking for different species of fish, like snook, tarpon, redfish, spotted sea trout, black drum, cobia, snapper, goliath grouper. Everglades National Park is my favorite place to fish. You never know what you’re gonna get but you’ll definitely walk away with an experience. Read More

Have you ever wanted to do battle with a prehistoric apex predator with razor-sharp teeth and pounds of lean muscle? How bout an overgrown Gold Fish weighing in at 100lbs+ of straight muscle? With Captain Eric, you can have the opportunity to do both in the same afternoon! Your Shark/Tarpon evening adventure will begin at the dock as Eric explains what you can expect on your trip. No detail will be left out or question unanswered in order to make your trip exciting, educational, and memorable. If you are ready to be put through the paces, clamp down on your rod, and haul in one of these beasts. Islamorada is one of the Tarpon and Shark Capitals of the world, and this unique trip is for the angler looking for a thrilling excursion. Possible Species: Tarpon, Bonnethead Shark, Nurse Shark, Bull Shark, Blacktip Shark, Lemon Shark, Spinner Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Tiger Shark, Barracuda, Jack Crevalle, and others Read More

Fishing the Florida Keys is every fisherman's dream! Whether it's stalking the flats for sportfishing like Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit, or exploring the backcountry up in the Everglades chasing down Redfish, Snook, and Snapper, sublime nature, and prolific trophy fish are literally everywhere down in the Florida Keys! Be one of the first to book a trip on this brand new 2021 Pathfinder 2500 Hybrid state-of-the-art fishing machine. Powered by a 300 HP Yamaha outboard. As authorized guides with the United States Park Service, we can explore the beauty of the Everglades National Park as we fish for a variety of species including Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Seatrout, Snapper, Tripletail and Sharks. The upper keys patch reefs, islands, and flats provide additional territory to explore and fish. All modern tackle and your fishing license are included, so just bring what you want to eat and drink. So head out with Captain Shawn who knows how to do it all! You'll meet up with him at Chris' Bait and Tackle, in Tavernier, which provides easy access and quick commutes to both the flats and the Everglades. Aboard his 25' Pathfinder you can decide what you'd like to fish for on that day. **Note** If you choose to go back into the Everglades National Park you will need to purchase a daily park pass which is only 15$ a person and can be purchased the morning of the charter on your smartphone. Read More

On this trip, you'll launch from one of the coolest marinas in the Florida Keys. Even the marina here is packed with Tarpon! You'll be able to watch 100-pound Tarpon cruising right next to the dock while you board Captain Mike's Action Craft skiff. Once on board, you'll discuss the game plan for the day. Whether you want to try for the inshore "grand slam" of a Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, and Snook, or if you want to fish for dinner, Captain Mike does it all and is willing to accommodate any technique you wish to use. He comes prepared, and will provide you with all the rods, tackle, live bait, or artificial lures you will need for a successful day out on the water. If you decide to chase the sport fish, Captain Mike will use his knowledge of the tides and weather to take you to the best Tarpon, Bonefish, or Permit flats in the area. On these beautiful clear water flats, Captain Mike will use his wireless trolling motor to stealthily sneak you across the flat to sightcast right to the fish! If you choose to bag some gamefish, Capt. Mike will put his 30+ years of experience to work taking you to all the secret channels, mangroves islands, and "honey holes" to help you catch your limits on delicious species including Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Gag Grouper, and more. Plus, if fly fishing is your game of choice, Captain Mike just asks that you bring your own gear. He can also provide his own flies and fly rods as backup. Besides that, all you need to bring is your food and drink of choice, sunglasses, and a hat, and Captain Mike will take care of the rest on your Florida Keys fishing adventure! Read More

Have you ever wanted to catch that once-in-a-lifetime fish as you stalk slowly across a grass flat, mangrove grove, or everglades backcountry? With Captain George aboard his technical poling skiff, you can do just that. Spend a half or full day exploring the beautiful flats around Key West as you chase down tarpon, permit, barracuda, sharks, snappers and more. This backcountry/flats charter is a popular choice for both longtime anglers and families because of its wide range of fishing opportunities. Hop on his 16' poling skiff to have the inshore waters at your fingertips, everything is accessible aboard this vessel. No water is too skinny, no secret spot ungettable. Your adventure will begin at the dock as Captain George explains what you can expect on your trip. No detail will be left out or question unanswered in order to make your trip exciting, educational, and memorable. Be sure to bring any beverages and your lunch you might enjoy, and Captain George will provide everything else. Read More

On this trip, you'll launch out of islamorada with Captain Alex and chase down some iconic Florida sportfish! This is the "real deal" Keys fishing experience. The trip will include exploring the endless maze of backcountry inlets and mangroves channels that make up Everglades National Park. The backcountry species you'll be targeting include Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, a variety of Snappers, and even Gag or Goliath Grouper! If sportfishing is more your flavor, you can stay closer to the Keys to fish the productive grass flats where Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit like to hang out. Tarpon are obviously a huge draw in the Keys.There's a reason these species are legendary among sport fishermen across the globe. So whether you're looking to chase down the "Saltwater Grand Slam" with artificials, or hammer the backcountry with live bait, Captain Alex can cater to what you want! He'll also provide all the gear, so you're set up for success. All you need to bring are some snacks and drinks, some sun protection, and polarized sunglasses—they help tremendously when sight fishing! Read More

This trip is fun for all ages and great for building connections with your whole family. Your adventure will begin at the dock as Billy explains what you can expect on your trip. No detail will be left out or question unanswered in order to make your trip exciting, educational, and memorable. You will be exploring the Everglades National Park, which has an abundance of fish to catch and wildlife to observe. This area of Islamorada is known as the backcountry, which places your family in one of the most target-rich environments for fishing and sightseeing in North America. On the ocean side, patch reef fishing can also be tons of fun for your family all year round, but especially if you visit the Keys from December to February when it’s at its peak. Even on cooler windy days, there are still vast oceans of fish to be found; your captain knows how to optimize the fishing of these rock piles, edges, ledges, and drop-offs and has all of his favorite spots tagged on his GPS. Whether it be Backcountry or Patch Reef fishing, both are thrilling adventures. Your captain wants you to know that these waters are some of the most beautiful places in the world for you to connect with your family, and it’s extremely important everyone has an incredibly fun, family-filled experience. Possible Species: Spotted Sea Trout, Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish, Catfish, Bluefish, Sharks, Barracuda, Spanish Mackerel, Grouper, Kingfish, Cobia, and others At the marina, you will have access to restrooms, showers, and a bar. Please purchase any food and drink items for the trip before arriving at the marina as there is no convenient store on site. Read More

Head out for a half, 3/4 or full day Epic Fishing trip in the beautiful Florida Keys fishing for Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, Permit, Mangrove Snapper, Shark, Goliath Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, and much more! Captain Ron is an Islamorada Veteran with over 42 years of Experience chartering fishing trips in the Keys. Per his expert opinion, he recommends half-day 4-hour trips for novice anglers and families with kids. The 6-hour trip is more involved and gives you and your group more time to try different spots, and catch a variety of fish species that the Keys has to offer. And for those fishermen looking to catch everything, that one big fish, or try for the Backcountry slam, Captain Ron recommends the 8-hour full-day trip! No matter which trip you choose, Captain Ron will supply the fishing gear, and you should bring snack, drinks, a cap, sunblock, sunglasses and a camera. Come along and Enjoy!! Read More

Join Captain Brock on a thrilling flats fishing adventure in Islamorada, Florida! Departing from Angler House Marina, you'll explore the hidden backcountry flats and mangroves in the Everglades National Park, where Captain Brock's permit to fish allows him to take you where others can't. With his 17-foot Maverick skiff, you'll be able to fish in places other boats can't reach and target species such as Snook, Redfish, Trout, Mangrove Snapper, and more. But the real highlight is stalking Bonefish in the Florida Keys—an exhilarating experience for light tackle anglers and a dream for sport fishermen worldwide. And if you're lucky, you may even encounter Tarpon and Permit on the same flats! Captain Brock can customize his trips to cater to all types of anglers, from those looking to achieve the "Saltwater Grand Slam" on the fly to those who prefer live bait. He provides all the necessary gear, including spinning rods and fly rods, so you can focus on enjoying the fishing. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the backcountry and catch some amazing fish with Captain Brock! Read More

Head out with Captain Alex for a memorable fishing adventure in the Florida Keys! Islamorada is a world-famous fishing hot spot and for good reason. Its productive inshore flats provide excellent year round fishing for almost every fish species in the hemisphere. It's no wonder that backcountry fishing and saltwater fly fishing were both pioneered here! On this 4 to 8-hour trip, Captain Alex will take you into the beautiful Islamorada backcountry flats where you'll be fishing for sought-after fish including Bonefish, Jack Crevalle, Lemon Shark, Mangrove Snapper, Permit, Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout, and Tarpon. You'll be fishing with light or heavy tackle and choosing from a selection of live bait or artificial lures. Just let Captain Alex know whatever fish you want to catch ad he'll get you set up with what the fish are biting! You'll be aboard a 22' Pathfinder bay boat with capacity for 4 anglers. This reliable vessel will have no problem getting you to where the fish are biting. On board you'll find name-brand rods and reels from Daiwa, Penn, Hardy, Shimano, and Winston. She comes equipped with GPS, a VHF Radio and an Ice Box to store your catches. Captain Alex will even clean any keepers you catch to take home for a tasty meal! Captain Alex will provide all rods, reels, tackle and fishing licenses. All you need to bring is sunglasses, sunscreen, and any food or drinks you might need. Come aboard with Captain Alex and get ready to show off your skills! Read More