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Inshore Fishing in Tampa

Inshore Family Fun Fishing

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21 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tampa

Artificials Or Fly Fishing

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19 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tampa

FLY FISHING FOR REDS, SNOOK, TARPON

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18 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
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Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Tampa

TARPON FISHING - Spin Or Fly

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19 ft 1 - 4 People From $500
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Inshore Fishing in Tampa

Tampa Bay Fishing Trip

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21 ft 1 - 4 People From $350
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, River Fishing in St. Petersburg

Inshore Fishing Excursion

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $500

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Inshore, Flats Fishing in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg Inshore Slam

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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Indian Rocks Beach

4hr 6hr Or 8hr Inshore

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Indian Shores

Clearwater Sportfishing

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26 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Clearwater

Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in St. Petersburg

4-8 Hour Trip – Tarpon

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25 ft 1 - 8 People From $575
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Inshore Fishing in Ruskin

Nighttime Snapper, Snook, Tarpon

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Everything to Know About Booking a Tampa tarpon fishing charter

Why should I book a tarpon fishing charter in Tampa with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 47 tarpon trips in Tampa, and the most popular trips in the area are Artificials or Fly Fishing guided by Paul, Tampa Bay Fishing Trip guided by Christopher, and FLY FISHING FOR REDS, SNOOK, TARPON guided by Paul.

Our guides in Tampa are rated a 4.96 out of 5 based on 4715 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.

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

What types of tarpon fishing charters are common in Tampa?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tarpon in Tampa as well as flats fishing and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Tampa are sight casting, topwater fishing, and light tackle fishing but artificial lure fishing and fly fishing are popular as well.

How much do Tampa tarpon fishing charters cost?

Prices for tarpon in Tampa can range anywhere from about $500 to $2,200, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in Tampa is $839. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in Tampa is $1,481.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

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.

What month is best for tarpon fishing in Tampa?

The most popular season for tarpon fishing in Tampa is spring, and most anglers book their trips 5 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Outstanding Captian! Very knowledgable and skilled. Put us on fish both near shore and inshore. Everyone caught plenty of fish! Great trip, great Captain, highly recommend!

    Keith T. | June 9, 2025

    Trip: 6-8 Hour Trip – Shark/Tarpon

  • ★★★★★
    Great guy and very knowledgeable about how to catch fish. Everyone in our party caught a fish, some of us got a few different varieties. All in all it was a good day 👍

    James W. | June 6, 2025

    Trip: Clearwater Florida Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Fun time! Cap’n Nick worked hard to get us as many fish as we could.

    Marcus K. | June 5, 2025

    Trip: Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast! Quick and easy communicator and we caught plenty of fish to eat!

    Chase B. | May 26, 2025

    Trip: Bridge Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Got us on the fish right away. Cannot tell you how many trips I have been on where just catching a few is a problem. Dillon knew exactly where to go and moved when the fishing changed. We caught so many species I cannot recall them all. Way over 20 fish on the trip with at least 5 Keeper mangrove snappers. Highly recommend this captains experience!!!

    Marc W. | May 26, 2025

    Trip: Bridge Fishing Adventure

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