Damn Good Tarpon Fishing Charters In The Chandeleur Islands

The best tarpon fishing charters in the Chandeleur Islands are:

• Pelican Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 tarpon trips in the Chandeleur Islands, and the most popular trips in the area are Full Day Bay Boat guided by Miles and 3 Night All Inclusive Package guided by Bobby.

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Nearshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tarpon in the Chandeleur Islands as well as flats fishing and inshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the Chandeleur Islands are sight casting, light tackle fishing, and fly fishing but artificial lure fishing and trolling are popular as well.

Prices for tarpon in the Chandeleur Islands can range anywhere from about $1,430 to $7,940, but the average price for a full day trip for tarpon in the Chandeleur Islands is $3,975.

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 the Chandeleur Islands is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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