The 15 Best Tarpon Fishing Charters In Florida (Summer 2023)

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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Tavernier

Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

100% (10) Guided by Ben

18 ft 3 People From $150 per person

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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Key Largo

Key Largo Adventure

100% (11) Guided by Andrew

24 ft 6 People From $117 per person

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Inshore Fishing Charter in Port Orange

Daytona Inshore Slammin

90% (10) Guided by Austin

22 ft 4 People From $100 per person

Top Types of Fishing in Florida

Inshore

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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida tarpon fishing charter

What are the best tarpon fishing charters in Florida?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 262 tarpon trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Tavernier Backcountry Fishing guided by Ben, Key Largo Adventure guided by Andrew, and Daytona Inshore Slammin guided by Austin.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7329 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.

The most popular cities to book a Tarpon charter in Florida are Key West, Islamorada and Clearwater.

What types of tarpon fishing charters are common in Florida?

Inshore fishing is the most popular for tarpon in Florida as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and river fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Florida 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 Florida tarpon fishing charters cost?

for tarpon in Florida prices can range anywhere from $250 to $2,900, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in Florida is $598. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in Florida is $932.

What month is best for tarpon fishing in Florida?

The most popular season for tarpon fishing in Florida is spring, and most anglers book their trips 24 days in advance.

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

If you’re thinking about a saltwater trip, you’re in luck! Our saltwater fishing tours in Florida don’t require you to purchase a fishing license – your group is covered by your boat’s captain. For freshwater trips, you’ll still need to purchase a license. See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations in Florida. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

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Although the captain did a decent job trolling over hundreds of tarpon, we failed to hook up one tarpon. Not sure if it was the bait, surf or what?? The captain didn’t have an explanation either.
Rod T. with Christopher T. of Boca Grande, Florida
★★★★★
Very knowledgable about the area, great guy and lots of fun on water. You can’t go wrong with Captain Nick. Thank you again.
Wyatt P. with Nick H. of Clearwater, Florida
★★★★★
Neal was an awesome fishing guide and was very knowledgeable of the local area.
Tim O. with Richard T. of Fort Myers Beach, Florida
★★★★★
Carol, Doug, and I enjoyed our near-shore 6-hour fishing trip with Captain Joel and Ana Banana charters in Marathon. We went out past Sombrero Reef and fished for yellow tailed snapper and caught many. We targeted grouper on the bottom as well. Next we fished near the seven mile bridge for permit and yellow jacks. Last we fished a sunken ship for snappers and groupers. Captain Joel knows his business and we caught many fish including yellow tailed snapper, mangrove snapper, and schoolmaster snapper. With Captain Joel, your pole will constantly bend with great eating fish.
Thomas T. with Joel B. of Marathon, Florida
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What an awesome trip! Captain Brad is super knowledgeable and was a great help with not only the typical trivia questions but tips and tricks on techniques and your style of fishing. He was willing to work with me on getting a variety of fish but also taking the time to get a tarpon, which was well worth the wait. He was a great coach during the long battle and would've lost it if it weren't for him. The boat was great and would work well for a smaller group. Overall was a fantastic trip. Ill be sure to book Captain Brad again next time I'm in the area.
Jonathan S. with Brad D. of Clearwater, Florida
★★★★★
Excellent guide and great fishing. Had a perfect time.
Mike N. with Tyson W. of Clearwater, Florida
★★★★★
Brian was great! We plan on calling him again for our next trip in Naples.
Jesse E. with Brian A. of Naples, Florida
★★★★★
Excellent captain and we had a good time
lesley A. with Christopher T. of Boca Grande, Florida
★★★★★
Dude was awesome. First charter captain canceled on us. Andrew picked us up, and we will be fishing again!
Andrew F. with Andrew A. of Key Largo, Florida
★★★★★
Great
David L. with Andrew A. of Key Largo, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Zach was AWESOME!!! Just me and the wife on a 4 hour trip Put us on Fish within 20 minutes of leaving the dock Limited out on Snapper, and hooked up with a Baracudda Would definitely recommend Capt Zach, really good guy and knows these waters
Chris G. with Zach J. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
My trip was canceled Ron
Santy S. with Brian L. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
★★★★★
We wanted to catch sharks and Tony put us on sharks. He's a really cool dude and great with kids. My 4 yo son had a blast and so did we. We ended up landing 6 sharks in 3 hours. Highly recommend a trip with Tony Golden.
Jose S. with Tony G. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Chris was friendly, funny, and very informational. We reeled in a trophy sized tarpon. A fantastic experience!
Rylee K. with Christopher T. of Boca Grande, Florida
★★★★★
A group of fisherman with whom I have fly fished in the Keys for 25 years was short a guide during peak of Tarpon season. Captain Experiences "hooked" us up with Randy, who, as luck would have it, captained out of the Lorelai, which is the launch all our favorite guides use. Randy is a seasoned professional. He located fish in all light conditions, busted his butt to position boat for good angle shots, and did everything other than feed the fish for us. I recommend him without reservation. In fact, I booked him for two more days in early June!
Bailey I. with Randy S. of Islamorada, Florida
★★★★★
NON-STOP ACTION! Captain Experiences “HOOKED” us up with Captain Ben! Captain Ben is not only professional but he has the experience, knowledge, patience and skill that put us on multi species of fish, in diverse weather conditions throughout the day!! My two sons and I agree, that fishing with Captain Ben was like fishing with a friend! We made memories that will last forever! April 25, 2023.
Joseph B. with Ben T. of Tavernier, Florida
★★★★★
Captain Brandon was great! We took this trip with our 2 kids and he was awesome with them as well. He was very knowledgeable about the area and knew where the fish were biting. We all caught at least one fish (Our WI technique was not up to par with these FL fish!) Brandon decided to keep a few smaller ones and use as bait for a shark to see if we could catch one and threw the line out. We all had fun struggling to bring fish in, when the shark line started zipping and he had my husband take the pole! After about 20 min they got it in the boat! My kids were ecstatic! So despite not catching a ton of fish, we caught a shark and that was pretty awesome!! He even took the time at the dock to show the kids the crazy big fish in the marina and how they go nuts for anything in the water. Highly recommend Captain Brandon!
Louis W. with Brandon S. of Naples, Florida
★★★★★
We had a wonderful vacation at Clearwater Beach Florida. So many memories. The totally enjoyed fishing with Captain Christopher, he was knowledgeable and easy to talk with. Good time for them. Only comment was a little larger boat for the four of them. But then they like to move around…thank you for the memories. Denise
Denise S. with Christopher T. of Tampa, Florida
★★★★★
Brian was great! In Shore was perfect for our family
Cindy M. with Brian L. of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
★★★★★
We had the best time with Capt. Kevin! We caught tons of fish and he was informative and engaging. I could not recommend more. The boat is also fantastic. Beautifully maintained custom boat with great speakers. Can't wait to get on the water with him again!
Harper W. with Kevin W. of St. Pete Beach, Florida