Damn Good Tarpon Fishing Charters In Captiva Island

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 tarpon trips in Captiva Island, and the most popular trips in the area are Boca Grande Tarpon Trip guided by Randall, SWFL Inshore/Nearshore Trip guided by Dayron, and SWFL Inshore Trip guided by Sean.

Our guides in Captiva Island are rated a 4.96 out of 5 based on 5863 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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Jetty fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tarpon in Captiva Island as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Captiva Island are bottom fishing, drift fishing, and live bait fishing but jigging and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for tarpon in Captiva Island can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,300, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in Captiva Island is $861. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in Captiva Island is $922.

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 Captiva Island is spring, and most anglers book their trips 25 days in advance.

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