Damn Good Tarpon Fishing Charters In Sarasota Bay

The best tarpon fishing charters in Sarasota Bay are:

• James Gibson Charters LLC
• Sarasota Family Fishing Charters
• Sarasota Captains
• Skyway Fishing Tours
• Calibrated Tours and Fishing Charters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 6 tarpon trips in Sarasota Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Tarpon Trips guided by Darius, Anna Maria Island Inshore Trip guided by Scott, and Private 4 hour - Sarasota Bay guided by William.

Our guides in Sarasota Bay are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3803 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 Sarasota Bay as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

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

Prices for tarpon in Sarasota Bay can range anywhere from about $550 to $850, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in Sarasota Bay is $617. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in Sarasota Bay 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 Sarasota Bay is winter, and most anglers book their trips 21 days in advance.

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