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Everything to Know About Booking a St. Augustine tarpon fishing charter
What are the best tarpon fishing charters in St. Augustine?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 18 tarpon trips in St. Augustine, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore Light Tackle Trip guided by Mike, Authentic Local Inshore Experience guided by Aj, and Light Tackle Nearshore Trip guided by Mike.
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Other popular cities nearby for booking a Tarpon charter include Palm Coast and Ponte Vedra Beach.
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What types of tarpon fishing charters are common in St. Augustine?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for tarpon in St. Augustine as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.
The most common fishing techniques in St. Augustine are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but bottom fishing and sight casting are popular as well.
How much do St. Augustine tarpon fishing charters cost?
for tarpon in St. Augustine prices can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,182, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in St. Augustine is $597. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in St. Augustine is $947.
What month is best for tarpon fishing in St. Augustine?
The most popular season for tarpon fishing in St. Augustine is spring, and most anglers book their trips 20 days in advance.
Do I need a St. Augustine fishing license for tarpon and what are the bag limits for tarpon in St. Augustine?
You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in St. Augustine don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. See here for more information on bag limits and fishing season regulations in St. Augustine.
What is tarpon fishing in St. Augustine all about?
In St. Augustine, tarpon fishing offers anglers an electrifying experience in the city's rich coastal waters. Known for their acrobatic leaps and powerful runs, tarpon are a prized game fish sought after by anglers seeking an adrenaline-fueled challenge. These majestic creatures migrate along the Atlantic coast, passing through St. Augustine's waters during the warmer months. Tarpon are commonly found in nearshore and inshore habitats, including beaches, estuaries, and tidal creeks, making them accessible targets for anglers of all skill levels.
The tarpon season in St. Augustine typically peaks from late spring through early fall when water temperatures rise, and tarpon become more active and abundant in the area's coastal waters. During this time, anglers can target tarpon using a variety of techniques, including sight fishing, live bait fishing, and casting with artificial lures. Sight fishing for tarpon is particularly thrilling, as anglers scan the shallow waters for rolling or cruising tarpon and cast lures or live bait ahead of their path to entice strikes.
Live bait fishing is another effective method for targeting tarpon in St. Augustine. Anglers commonly use live mullet, pinfish, or crabs rigged on circle hooks and drifted or anchored in areas where tarpon are known to frequent, such as inlet channels, bridges, or deep holes. Tarpon are known for their explosive strikes and aerial displays once hooked, providing anglers with heart-pounding battles against these powerful fish. Whether sight fishing, live bait fishing, or casting with lures, tarpon fishing in St. Augustine offers anglers an exhilarating angling experience against the backdrop of the city's scenic coastal landscape.
What are the most popular months to fish for tarpon in St. Augustine?
In St. Augustine, the tarpon fishing season unfolds with the changing rhythms of the coastal environment, offering anglers distinct opportunities throughout the year. The prime tarpon season typically aligns with the warmer months, spanning from late spring through early fall. As water temperatures rise during this time, tarpon become more active and abundant in St. Augustine's coastal waters, making it an ideal time for anglers to target these iconic game fish.
During the late spring and early summer months, tarpon migrate along the Atlantic coast, passing through St. Augustine's waters on their way to spawning grounds further north. This period marks the beginning of the tarpon season, with anglers starting to encounter these majestic fish in greater numbers as they move into the area's nearshore and inshore habitats. As summer progresses, tarpon continue to inhabit the coastal waters of St. Augustine, providing anglers with prime opportunities for thrilling fishing adventures.
In the early fall, as temperatures begin to cool and seasonal weather patterns shift, tarpon fishing in St. Augustine starts to taper off. While tarpon may still be present in the area's coastal waters, their numbers and activity levels typically decrease as they begin their southward migration in search of warmer waters. However, anglers may still encounter tarpon sporadically during this time, particularly during periods of stable weather and favorable ocean conditions. Overall, the tarpon season in St. Augustine provides anglers with exciting opportunities for memorable fishing experiences against the backdrop of the city's scenic coastal landscape.
What techniques are popular for catching tarpon in St. Augustine?
In St. Augustine, anglers utilize a variety of effective techniques to target tarpon, catering to the fish's behavior and the diverse habitats found in the area's coastal waters. Sight fishing is a popular method, particularly in the clear shallows of St. Augustine's estuaries, tidal creeks, and along the beaches. Anglers position themselves on elevated platforms or in shallow-draft boats, scanning the water for rolling or cruising tarpon. Once spotted, anglers cast lures or live bait ahead of the fish's path, enticing strikes from these powerful creatures.
Live bait fishing is another productive technique for targeting tarpon in St. Augustine. Anglers commonly use live mullet, pinfish, or crabs rigged on circle hooks and drifted or anchored in areas where tarpon are known to frequent, such as inlet channels, bridges, or deep holes. Tarpon are known for their keen sense of smell and voracious appetites, making live bait presentations highly effective in enticing strikes from these elusive fish. Anglers must be prepared to react quickly to the explosive strikes and acrobatic leaps of tarpon once hooked, as these fish are renowned for their strength and agility.
Casting with artificial lures is also a popular method for targeting tarpon in St. Augustine. Anglers often use a variety of lures such as swimbaits, soft plastics, or surface plugs to mimic the movements of baitfish or crustaceans that tarpon prey upon. Casting around structure such as docks, bridges, or channel edges can yield exciting strikes from hungry tarpon. Varying the retrieval speed and technique, such as jerking or twitching the lure, can help trigger aggressive responses from these powerful fish. Whether sight fishing, live bait fishing, or casting with lures, anglers in St. Augustine can enjoy thrilling encounters with tarpon against the backdrop of the city's scenic coastal waters.
What other species are popular in St. Augustine?
While targeting tarpon provides an exhilarating angling experience in St. Augustine, anglers can explore a diverse range of species that inhabit the area's rich coastal waters. One popular target is redfish, also known as red drum, which frequent the estuaries, tidal creeks, and marshes of St. Augustine. Renowned for their powerful runs and hard-fighting nature, redfish are a favorite among anglers. Techniques such as sight fishing, casting with artificial lures, or live bait fishing with shrimp or mullet can be highly effective for targeting redfish against the backdrop of St. Augustine's scenic coastal landscape.
Speckled trout is another sought-after species in St. Augustine, offering exciting angling opportunities in the shallow bays, estuaries, and grassy flats. These aggressive predators are known for their acrobatic leaps and delicious flesh. Anglers often use techniques such as drift fishing, casting with artificial lures, or live bait fishing with shrimp or mullet to target speckled trout in the diverse habitats found in St. Augustine's coastal waters. Speckled trout are particularly active during the warmer months, providing anglers with thrilling encounters against the city's scenic backdrop.
St. Augustine's coastal waters also offer opportunities to target other species, including flounder, sheepshead, and black drum. Flounder, known for their delicate flavor and challenging angling experience, can be found in the sandy bottoms, oyster beds, and grassy flats of St. Augustine's estuaries. Sheepshead, characterized by their distinctive teeth and strong fights, often inhabit structure such as docks, bridges, and oyster reefs and can be targeted using techniques like bottom fishing with fiddler crabs or shrimp. Black drum, prized for their size and powerful runs, can be found in similar habitats and are commonly targeted using cut bait or crab. Whether casting for tarpon or exploring the diverse range of species in St. Augustine, anglers can enjoy a rewarding fishing experience against the backdrop of the city's scenic coastal landscape.
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Other Fishing Species in St. Augustine
- Amberjack
- Barracuda
- Black Drum
- Black Grouper
- Black Seabass
- Blackfin Tuna
- Blacktip Shark
- Bluefish
- Bonito
- Bull Shark
- Cobia
- Flounder
- Gag Grouper
- Goliath Grouper
- Jack Crevalle
- Kingfish
- Lane Snapper
- Mahi Mahi
- Mangrove Snapper
- Mutton Snapper
- Red Grouper
- Red Snapper
- Redfish
- Sailfish
- Scamp Grouper
- Sheepshead
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Triggerfish
- Vermillion Snapper
- Wahoo
- Yellowfin Tuna
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