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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Key West

Inshore Trip - 18’ Xplor Flats Boat

100% (3) Guided by Chandler
18 ft 1 - 3 People From $550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Key West

Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

100% (12) Managed by John
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $650
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Islamorada

Back Country Bonanza

100% (3) Guided by Eric
17 ft 1 - 2 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Tavernier

Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

100% (9) Guided by Ben
18 ft 1 - 3 People From $450
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This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Key Largo

Classic Keys Inshore Fishing

100% (2) Guided by Patrick
24 ft 1 - 3 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Islamorada

Epic Islamorada Inshore

100% (8) Guided by Ron
25 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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More Tarpon Fishing Charters In The Florida Keys

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Islamorada

Bank And Bight Backcountry

100% (3) Guided by Jon-Paul
18 ft 1 - 2 People From $550
Bucket List
The Captain Experiences team chose this trip as one for the bucket list.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Key West

Marquesas Key "Hidden Gem" Trip

100% (12) Managed by John
24 ft 1 - 5 People From $1,200
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Key West

Key West Offshore Fishing Expedition

100% (8) Managed by Justin
35 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,300
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Key West

Southernmost Mahi Offshore Fishing

100% (3) Guided by Garrett
29 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Islamorada

Islamorada Flats And Backcountry

100% (6) Guided by Gw
17 ft 1 - 2 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Islamorada

Upper Keys Inshore Classic

100% (1) Guided by Joshua
17 ft 1 - 2 People From $600
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Everything to Know About Booking a Florida Keys tarpon fishing charter

What are the best tarpon fishing charters in the Florida Keys?

The best tarpon fishing charters in the Florida Keys are:

Why should I book a tarpon fishing charter in the Florida Keys with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 71 tarpon trips in the Florida Keys, and the most popular trips in the area are Inshore Trip - 18’ Xplor Flats Boat guided by Chandler, Key West "Flex" Sportfishing guided by John, and Tavernier Backcountry Fishing guided by Ben.

Our guides in the Florida Keys are rated a 4.98 out of 5 based on 3924 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 the Florida Keys? Check out our beginner and family friendly tarpon guides in the Florida Keys.

What types of tarpon fishing charters are common in the Florida Keys?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tarpon in the Florida Keys as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the Florida Keys are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but drift fishing and sight casting are popular as well.

How much do Florida Keys tarpon fishing charters cost?

Prices for tarpon in the Florida Keys can range anywhere from about $650 to $2,100, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in the Florida Keys is $1,016. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in the Florida Keys is $1,252.

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 the Florida Keys?

The most popular season for tarpon fishing in the Florida Keys is spring, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Ben was amazing! A cold front moved in, temps plumetted, it didnt look good. We laid into 2 tarpon, about 30 jacks, red snapper, mangrove snapper, and many others. He is a great captain with lots of knowledge. I will book with him again.

    Michael D. | January 13, 2025

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Good captain, experience, personality, fish caught exceptional!

    John C. | January 8, 2025

    Trip: Key Largo Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great time GW worked hard to put us on fish in tough conditions. We will be back

    James B. | December 16, 2024

    Trip: Islamorada Inshore Fishing Fun!

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time fishing w Chandler under tough windy and tide conditions. Worked his butt off to put us into fish. Would love to fish w him again.

    Gary R. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Marquesas Atoll Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    Had an all day adventure with Capt Tyler today and it did not disappoint! Started off the day with a big Jack and I lost a tarpon too. Caught fish all day long and capped it off with 5 bonefish to finish up. I will book with Tyler again! Added bonus, he's pretty dang funny!

    Mischelle R. | November 26, 2024

    Trip: Targeting Tarpon in Key West

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Andrew. Aka drew. What can i say. From the very start he communicated with us he wanted to make sure we had time to cast net some great bait and he did. Hardest working guide ive ever seen. And im 60 so seen quite a few. Andrew put us on fish all day long. Incredibly knowledgea le about the entire area and fishing area. My wrist and right arm are a bit sore from catching so many fish. The big target today for me was Snook. He put us on them. I lost 2 in slot snook in the mangrove roots probably 28 to 30. But caught at leat 5 in the 24to 27 inch range and another 8 in the 14 to 22 or so. Always busy always catchin and fi ding them. We also caught some big jack cravele big ones. Make your arm hurt. Lol. Plenty of mangrove snapper a couple barracuda and a bull shark. All day. Fun day. Now im tired. Took my wife to just hang out. She loved it. Great fishing trip with this man. Mike and Tami. Jacksonville florida.

    Michaeel F. | November 15, 2024

    Trip: Key Largo Backcountry

  • ★★★★★
    Fun trip and caught some keepers and some we tossed back. Capt was very good.

    Karen H. | November 3, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Tarpon Trip w/ Capt Scotty

  • ★★★★★
    Eric was great we were catching fish the entire time. I wanted to catch a tarpon and in 10 minutes we had landed one. Exceptional trip tarpon snook and grouper. I would recommend to anyone who wants to catch fish

    Walter L. | October 21, 2024

    Trip: Back Country Bonanza

  • ★★★★★
    Patrick is a very knowledgeable and hard-working guide we’re from South Louisiana and fish all the time. It was great to learn some different techniques down here in Florida. We will definitely book with him again great time. Excellent service!

    Tom L. | October 16, 2024

    Trip: Classic Keys Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Jamie explained how, then coached me thru how to target Tarpon quite well. Followed by using his knowledge to get me on fish right away. Thank you for teaching this old dog new tricks!

    Scott N. | October 3, 2024

    Trip: Key West on Light Tackle & Flies

  • ★★★★★
    Hey Anglers, Born and raised here in Florida I feel like i know quite a bit about fishing, but our fishing guide Andrew was as good as they come. Hands down the best guide I have ever been out on the water with down here in the Keys. We pulled off a Keys slam... Tarpon, Snook, and Redfish. What a great day on the water. Thank Andrew for treating us to an amazing day. Tight lines, Frank

    Frank R. | September 28, 2024

    Trip: Key Largo Silver Kings

  • ★★★★★
    Super guide. Knows the waters and area. Had a great time.

    David G. | September 12, 2024

    Trip: Flats fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain David did an amazing job I asked for an out of season Tarpon trip . He got hooked up after a few spots. Then we went to deep water and caught a nice Mutton Snapper.

    Larry F. | September 3, 2024

    Trip: Key West Tarpon Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    What a Great Trip, Ben was a Great Guide, We laughed and caught fish and had fun.

    Richard H. | August 3, 2024

    Trip: Tavernier Backcountry Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time, went with captain David Larson, caught some snapper and a shark. Would 100% go out and do it again. I am not knowledgeable of fishing but the captain helped, taught very well, and was very professional.

    Trey H. | July 29, 2024

    Trip: Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Alex, was great! Very personable and friendly. Fishing was tough, but it can be when it’s hot. He got us on some fish and got my wife a shark! That was all she asked for on her birthday! Thanks Alex!

    Matthew S. | July 18, 2024

    Trip: Backcountry Classic - 28’ Blue Wave

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip Enjoyed it

    Jeff R. | July 11, 2024

    Trip: Targeting Tarpon in Key West

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, Captain Andrew is super knowledgeable. He put us on fish quickly and accommodated all our requests, including a 100 lb shark for my daughter.

    Eliot R. | July 3, 2024

    Trip: Key Largo Backcountry

  • ★★★★★
    10 Stars ⭐️ Spencer was a great communicator, ensured we had a variety of fishing opportunities and was great with my kiddos!!

    Noell P. | July 3, 2024

    Trip: Key West Silver Kings and More

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience! Alex is the best!

    Jason M. | June 17, 2024

    Trip: Backcountry Classic - 28’ Blue Wave

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