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Tarpon Fishing Charters In Summerland Key

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Fishing in Summerland Key

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Summerland Key

Summerland Key Flats Action

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17 ft 1 - 3 People $$
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Florida Keys Bonefish & Permit

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18 ft 1 - 2 People $
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Summerland Key Tarpon Fishing

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18 ft 1 - 2 People $
Fishing in Key West

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Key West Backcountry Fishing

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25 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in Key West

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Tarpon Fishing (seasonally)

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27 ft 1 - 6 People $
Fishing in Key West

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Key West Tarpon Hunt

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24 ft 1 - 4 People $$

Most Popular Types of Tarpon Trips in Summerland Key

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Fishing in Marathon
Fishing in Marathon
Fishing in Marathon
trip description for Marathon Tarpon Trip - 25' Custom in Marathon

Captain Wayne invites you to bring your family, friends and business associates to spend a fun filled day fishing aboard the 46′ charter boat! Captain Wayne runs fishing charters in Marathon from December 1st – 3rd week of May and this year marks his 30th year guiding in the Florida Keys. Charter fishing in the Florida Keys and the Middle Keys is an exciting rush from beginning to end. Captain Wayne, a knowledgeable and qualified Marathon fishing guide, knows how to make the experience appealing and gratifying to every angler. Whether you’re a novice angler or a veteran outdoorsman, he ensures your Marathon fishing trip will be an experience of a lifetime! All tackle is provided or you can bring your own. Prices include all bait and tackle. You will need to bring food, beverages and coolers large enough to carry home your “catch of the day!" Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Marathon

Marathon Tarpon Trip - 25' Custom

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25 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in Key West
Fishing in Key West
Fishing in Key West
trip description for Nighttime Tarpon - 18’ Xplor in Key West

Tarpon are nocturnal creatures which means they are most active, and feeding, at night. If you really want to get into these massive creatures head out with Captain Chandler for a couple hours under the moonlight to hook into some big boys! Captain Chandler likes to focus on certain areas around Key West that hold a bunch of full-size Tarpon (35-100+lbs) as well as juvenile tarpon (5-35lbs). These fish stage up in certain areas depending on the tide and eat shrimp and baitfish all night long. Not only can big fish be caught in harbor, but the backcountry channels and basins are just a short ride from the launch and can be explored for these Silver Kings as well. Captain Chandler will provide all the equipment you will need for this epic adventure so all you need to bring are your favorite snacks and drinks, and Captain Chandler will take care of the rest! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Nighttime Tarpon - 18’ Xplor

100% (1)
18 ft 1 - 3 People $
Fishing in Key West
Fishing in Key West
Fishing in Key West
trip description for Backcountry Classic - 28’ Blue Wave in Key West

Welcome to Captain Alex's Charter where he offers Flats, Backcountry, inshore and Reef Fishing in Key West, Florida. Spin Fishing is offered for all ages and skill levels. The boat provides enough room for up to four fishermen. His goal is to make fishing easy and fun by modifying custom charters just for you and your party guests. Family trips, father-son outings, or single-person charters are all provided. Click to the left and right on the carousel above for photos of the Alex's sweet 28’ Blue Wave and the beautiful fish his previous clients have caught. With Captain Alex, you'll target tarpon, bonefish, permit, and barracuda on the flats. As well as snapper, mackerel, jacks inshore and in the backcountry. Also he offers fish mounts by Gray Taxidermy to immortalize your catch for a lifetime! Read More

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Backcountry Classic - 28’ Blue Wave

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28 ft 1 - 4 People $$
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Fishing in Key West
Fishing in Key West
Fishing in Key West
trip description for Afternoon 1/2 day fishing in Key West

Sleep in, then go fishing. A 4-hour fishing trip is a great way to fish and explore the local waters surrounding Key West. Our half-day trips usually leave the dock around 1:30 p.m. and return around 5:30 p.m. However, this may change depending on the conditions, time of year, and customer preference. Captain John's mission is always to provide the best fishing experience possible with the conditions at hand. His vessel, a 28' center console (built by Latitude Tournament Boats), is a true "hybrid" fishing machine. This means that on a nice day, you can comfortably fish offshore reefs, wrecks, and Gulfstream currents. You also have the option to fish backcountry channels, inshore wrecks, and nearshore patch reefs if the wind picks up. On a full day, we might have the opportunity to target multiple species both in the deep and the shallow. Captain John specializes in light tackle fishing. This means he'll match the rod and reel outfit to the size fish you're targeting to make for the best overall angling experience. If you would like to fly fish, the captain can accommodate you. However, you must bring your own fly fishing equipment. Expect to target Amberjack, Barracuda, Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, and more, depending on the length of your trip. Evening Tarpon trips are also offered. Live bait makes a big difference. Pilchards, pinfish, herring, ballyhoo, and blue crabs are some of the varieties you are likely to find in the livewell. Catching bait is part of the charter, and while it may take some extra time, your captain knows it makes the difference between a fantastic fishing trip and one that's just okay. Your fishing license is included. Bring sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, a hat, snacks, and drinks. Book your trip and hit the water with Captain John! Read More

Deep Sea, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Key West

Afternoon 1/2 Day Fishing

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25 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in Duck Key
Fishing in Duck Key
Fishing in Duck Key
trip description for Keys Fishing Adventure in Duck Key

Captain Maurice offers these action-packed luxurious fishing adventures out of Hawks Cay, Duck Key, and Marathon, Florida. You’ll explore the best nearshore and offshore spots in the area as well as its reef and wrecks that are known for their good fish stocks. Having fished all his life and being an expert in waters throughout Florida, Captain Maurice will do the most to make sure you have an enjoyable day of fishing as well as the best chance for landing a great catch. Some of the species you can catch include various sorts of Snapper, Grouper, Sailfish, Blue Marlin, Swordfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna, and many more challenging species. To attract them, you can bottom fish, kite fish, spin, jig, and more. Kids are welcome to join your trip and you’re free to take home the fish you reel in. Bring nothing but the food of your choice, as Captain Maurice will provide you with all the fishing gear, bait, drinks, licenses, and even catch cleaning. Pick your day and enjoy a wonderful day on the water with your loved ones! He runs his trips aboard a 36’ Yellowfin center console that sits up to 6 guests. This powerful boat runs on triple 300HP Mercury engines and uses full-featured navigation technology to reach fishing spots quickly and safely. The boat’s outriggers, downriggers, snorkeling gear, and livewell will all improve your fishing experience. There’s even a multimedia system you can use as well as an ice-box. Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Duck Key

Keys Fishing Adventure

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36 ft 1 - 6 People $$$
Fishing in Cudjoe Key
Fishing in Cudjoe Key
Fishing in Cudjoe Key
trip description for Big Pine Key Action in Cudjoe Key

Down in the Lower Florida Keys there is a lot to see more than just fishing! The wildlife is plentiful and interesting with a wide variety of birds, turtles, stingrays, and dolphins. Every time Captain Robert has a trip or a charter, people seem to be captured by the scenery there in the lower keys backcountry as well as having a successful fishing trip with Captain Robert! Light tackle fishing on the flats gives you better opportunities with sight fishing Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon, and Redfish. Light tackle fishing makes itself the most common and versatile type of fishing with just about anything you can think of catching. Light tackle makes a great day out on the water in producing numbers of fish like Mangrove Snapper and Jack Crevalle which is great for the kids. Another possible great opportunity for kids is Bonefish believe it or not. For light tackle fishing Captain Robert provides all rods and reels for the trip. If you have a fishing rod that you would like to bring you are more than welcome to. Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Cudjoe Key

Big Pine Key Action

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18 ft 1 - 2 People $
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Everything to Know About Booking a Summerland Key tarpon fishing charter

What are the best tarpon fishing charters in Summerland Key?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 47 tarpon trips in Summerland Key, and the most popular trips in the area are Summerland Key Flats Action guided by Brandon, Florida Keys Bonefish & Permit guided by Bob, and Summerland Key Tarpon Fishing guided by Bob.

Our guides in Summerland Key are rated a 4.85 out of 5 based on 2545 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a Tarpon charter include Key West, Marathon and Cudjoe Key.

Looking for kid friendly tarpon guides / fishing lessons in Summerland Key? Check out our beginner and family friendly tarpon guides in Summerland Key.

What types of tarpon fishing charters are common in Summerland Key?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for tarpon in Summerland Key as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Summerland Key are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but bottom fishing and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do Summerland Key tarpon fishing charters cost?

for tarpon in Summerland Key prices can range anywhere from about $555 to $1,350, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in Summerland Key is $723. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in Summerland Key is $1,087.

What month is best for tarpon fishing in Summerland Key?

The most popular season for tarpon fishing in Summerland Key is spring, and most anglers book their trips 26 days in advance.

Do I need a Summerland Key fishing license for tarpon and what are the bag limits for tarpon in Summerland Key?

You’re in luck! Our fishing tours in Summerland Key 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 Summerland Key.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Tough day lots if wind. Still found fish, had a blast Chandler is an excellent guide coming back for more Tarpon

    Paul G. with Chandler W. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    He gave me the best possible chances to catch fish the whole trip. Some days they just don’t bite. Will most definitely book with him again next year!

    Cody R. with Antonio E. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    My husband and son had nothing but great things to say about their trip! “Best trip ever” per my son. They were able to catch a 40+ lb grouper! They loved every minute and said Spencer was super knowledgeable! Worth every penny for the experience!

    Michelle P. with Spencer C. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent service! Will definitely use again. Very knowledgeable about the area and put us in the fish. Loved every minute of it and highly recommended to anyone who wants to go fishing!

    Jonathan L. with Brandon S. of Summerland Key, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Kyle was a fantastic guide for us! One of the best fishing trips I have been on and I have fished on a lot of guided trips. Everything was handled great by Captain Experiences on the booking and communication side and Kyle was top notch on the fishing trip. We will definitely use you all again.

    Will B. with Kyle K. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Our guide Nick is top notch, he is friendly, knowledgeable and certainly knows great spots to fish. We caught fish all day, brought home three very large mutton’s, some other mutton’s and good size yellow tail. We caught and released fish all day, hogfish, large groupers and other assorted fishes. Thanks Nick .

    Chris B. with Paul H. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Captain David Larson was nice, professional and best of all, he put us on the fish! I did the 4 hour charter and we caught barracuda, massive bull shark, trigger fish, grouper, and blue fish. By the end of the 4 hours I was happy and exhausted. Captain David was experienced, helpful and a genuine good guy.

    Blake L. with John J. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Thanks for a great time on the water!

    Brad K. with Kyle K. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great fishing trip! Captain Mike and first mate Woody did a solid job of getting us into tuna, mahi, and our day was capped off when my son brought in a large sailfish. Lots of fun and recommend them for an awesome day on the water

    Jason M. with Justin F. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great day fishing with Captain Brandon. We caught a lot of fish, including barracuda, snapper, nurse and lemon shark. Brandon kept moving around to ensure that we stayed on the fish. We've fished with a number of guides over the years and Brandon was one of the best!

    Michael B. with Brandon S. of Summerland Key, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    First off, there was some confusion with the first Capt. we were booked with and he didn’t have us on his schedule. I called the cust service line and Adam took great care of me. He showed genuine concern and was able to get us booked with Capt. Bob. 5 stars for Adam. We enjoyed our trip with Capt. Bob. He was knowledgeable and accommodating, got us into some fish, and coached us on casting. Great guy! I would recommend Capt. Bob for anyone interested in fly fishing the flats.

    Joe M. with Bob B. of Summerland Key, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Brandon was fantastic. We went out on the coldest day of January, 2024 and we still caught fish. Brandon is extremely knowledgeable of the area and how to fish it, informative and extremely patient, especially with a beginning like me. I couldn’t have been happier the way the day turned out. I caught some beautiful Snapper for dinner and then some Barracuda and Sharks for sport. I highly recommend his services and he would be my first choice on a return trip to the Keys. Thank you, Mark Maynard

    Mark M. with Brandon S. of Summerland Key, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    David made it fun and kept me busy. I plan to use him again!

    Jonathan T. with John J. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Our charter with Captain John was fantastic! Despite the windy conditions, he managed to get us on fish in many different spots. John is very knowledgeable and a super fun guy! We will definitely be booking with Captain John again. Shannon & Greg Johnson

    Greg J. with John D. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic!! Even though the rain got us

    Mark C. with John D. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day with Captain Spencer. He put us on the fish and even a nice shark! He was very professional and easy going. He went above and beyond for the four of us on our dad-cation. Not only did he put us in the fish he put us in to some great local Cuban sandwiches. If I head back to the keys with my friend or my family I will definitely book Captain Spencer again!

    Walter S. with Spencer C. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent captain who was extremely knowledgeable of his area and worked hard to keep us in fish. Lots of rod bending hard fighting fish species inshore in the keys that I was not aware of! Thanks!

    Dennis H. with Anthony S. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! Capt Zac was awesome to fish with. Highly recommend 👍👍👍

    Scott C. with John J. of Key West, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Brandon was fantastic! We had a great day on the water. Started catching fish immediately and the fun never stopped. Highly recommend him.

    Robert Z. with Brandon S. of Summerland Key, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Our guide Spencer was wonderful. He asked what we wanted to catch, we made a game plan . We have a wonderful time!!! Best Guide!!

    Carlos B. with Spencer C. of Key West, Florida

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