Damn Good Tarpon Fishing Charters In Placida

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 57 tarpon trips in Placida, and the most popular trips in the area are Tarpon Fishing guided by Jared, Pure Fly Fishing Adventure guided by Austin, and Boca Grande Tarpon guided by Scott.

Our guides in Placida are rated a 4.83 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tarpon in Placida as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Placida are drift fishing, fly fishing, and light tackle fishing but sight casting and live bait fishing are popular as well.

Prices for tarpon in Placida can range anywhere from about $600 to $2,200, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in Placida is $874. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in Placida is $1,398.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for tarpon fishing in Placida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 19 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Placida, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Placida. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Placida.