Damn Good Tarpon Fishing Charters In Indian River Lagoon

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 25 tarpon trips in Indian River Lagoon, and the most popular trips in the area are New Smyrna / Daytona Beach Tarpon guided by Drew, 5 Hour Trip guided by Fred, and 7 Hour Trip (October 1 - May 15) guided by Fred.

Our guides in Indian River Lagoon are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 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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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tarpon in Indian River Lagoon as well as river fishing, flats fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Indian River Lagoon are artificial lure fishing, fly fishing, and live bait fishing but sight casting and topwater fishing are popular as well.

Prices for tarpon in Indian River Lagoon can range anywhere from about $450 to $1,400, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in Indian River Lagoon is $708. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in Indian River Lagoon is $962.

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 Indian River Lagoon is summer, and most anglers book their trips 38 days in advance.

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