Damn Good Tarpon Fishing Charters In Longboat Key

The best tarpon fishing charters in Longboat Key are:

• Sarasota Captains
• Skyway Fishing Tours
• Calibrated Tours and Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 tarpon trips in Longboat Key, and the most popular trips in the area are Private 4 hour - Sarasota Bay guided by William, Tarpon Trips guided by Darius, and Family Fishing Sarasota / Siesta Key guided by Michael.

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

The most common fishing techniques in Longboat Key are live bait fishing, bottom fishing, and artificial lure fishing but light tackle fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for tarpon in Longboat Key can range anywhere from about $584 to $960, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in Longboat Key is $600. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in Longboat Key is $875.

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 Longboat Key is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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