Damn Good Tarpon Fishing Charters In St Pete Beach

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 15 tarpon trips in St Pete Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Tampa Bay Backcountry Trip guided by TJ, Tampa Bay Big Fish Special guided by Joe, and Chasing Monsters - 24’ Pathfinder guided by Matt.

Our guides in St Pete Beach 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 St Pete Beach as well as nearshore fishing and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in St Pete Beach are light tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and artificial lure fishing but sight casting and drift fishing are popular as well.

Prices for tarpon in St Pete Beach can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,500, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in St Pete Beach is $669. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in St Pete Beach is $1,097.

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 St Pete Beach is summer, and most anglers book their trips 3 days in advance.

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