Damn Good Tarpon Fishing Charters In Lake Pontchartrain

The best tarpon fishing charters in Lake Pontchartrain are:

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 tarpon trips in Lake Pontchartrain, and the most popular trips in the area are 1/2 Day or Full Day Skiff guided by Miles and Full Day Bay Boat guided by Miles.

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 Lake Pontchartrain? Check out our beginner and family friendly tarpon guides in Lake Pontchartrain.

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tarpon in Lake Pontchartrain as well as flats fishing and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Lake Pontchartrain are artificial lure fishing, fly fishing, and light tackle fishing but sight casting is popular as well.

Prices for tarpon in Lake Pontchartrain can range anywhere from about $850 to $2,200, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in Lake Pontchartrain is $1,083. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in Lake Pontchartrain is $1,667.

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 Lake Pontchartrain is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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