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Everything to Know About Booking a Laguna Madre tarpon fishing charter

What are the best tarpon fishing charters in the Laguna Madre?

Why should I book a tarpon fishing charter in the Laguna Madre with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 tarpon trips in the Laguna Madre, and the most popular trips in the area are Redfish on the Fly guided by Gibson, SPI "All About Fishing" Trip guided by Jorge, and Fly or Conventional Sight Fishing guided by Jason.

Our guides in the Laguna Madre are rated a 4.89 out of 5 based on 3716 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 Laguna Madre? Check out our beginner and family friendly tarpon guides in the Laguna Madre.

What types of tarpon fishing charters are common in the Laguna Madre?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tarpon in the Laguna Madre as well as flats fishing, jetty fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in the Laguna Madre are sight casting, light tackle fishing, and fly fishing but artificial lure fishing and topwater fishing are popular as well.

How much do Laguna Madre tarpon fishing charters cost?

Prices for tarpon in the Laguna Madre can range anywhere from about $595 to $2,120, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in the Laguna Madre is $1,034. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in the Laguna Madre is $1,536.

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 Laguna Madre?

The most popular season for tarpon fishing in the Laguna Madre is summer, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Great time! captain experience made booking very easy. Cliff our captain was great!

    John C. | August 3, 2024

    Trip: Family Friendly Fishing Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Ladies loved the trip and caught big fish. One trout was 24" and was released due to conservation rules. One of our reds needed a tag to keep. Highly recommend Alana as a fun and knowledgeable fishing guide in SPI.

    Rick J. | July 15, 2024

    Trip: Lower Laguna Madre Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Alana was a joy to fish with. She’s knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend.

    Kory U. | June 16, 2024

    Trip: Lower Laguna Madre Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Cliff did a great job on finding fish to get our limit. He is very well experienced and professional.

    Matt S. | February 15, 2024

    Trip: Family Friendly Fishing Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Alana was awesome! Very professional, had the boat clean and gear ready to go as soon as we got to the dock we were off. Boat was good size had plenty of room for everyone to walk around. Even took us close to the launch site to see the Space X Starship. She was constantly on the phone with other guides trying to find the best bite possible. We caught Speckled Trout, large Catfish and saw a bunch of large red drums but even hitting them in the head with the bait they wouldn't bite... Had a weather change and rockets going off in the area so may have had something to do with it. But we were the only boat that day really catching anything. I would highly recommend Captain Alana. Will decently book her for future visits to go Tarpon Fishing!!!

    Bret S. | November 28, 2023

    Trip: Lower Laguna Madre Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Our day with Cliff was great. Our group was two dads with 2 seven year olds. The kids had the best time. They each caught a few fish and he was incredibly patient and kind with them as they learned. We will be back.

    James D. | July 2, 2023

    Trip: Family Friendly Fishing Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Alana was most helpful. She took good care of us and put us on a lot of good spots! Unfortunately, there was not much fishy participation. She handled the boat like a pro!

    David P. | April 12, 2023

    Trip: Lower Laguna Madre Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    I can't recommend Capt. Alana enough! Great clean boat. Room enough for 6, perfect for 4 or 2. Her gear is new and well maintained. She took us to the Port of Brownsville. Lots of structure to fish including the decommissioned aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk. We caught lots of fish including mangrove snapper, sheepshead, black drum and others. Capt. Alana is from a commercial and sport fishing family and knows where to find fish. I HIGHLY recommend her. I will be booking her again next time I'm in SPI.

    Jason H. | February 9, 2023

    Trip: Lower Laguna Madre Adventure

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