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Marathon Backcountry Flats

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Summerland Key Flats Action

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Everything to Know About Booking a Summerland Key tarpon fishing charter

What are the best tarpon fishing charters in Summerland Key?

Why should I book a tarpon fishing charter in Summerland Key with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 39 tarpon trips in Summerland Key, and the most popular trips in the area are Marathon Backcountry Flats guided by Larry, Afternoon 1/2 day fishing guided by John, and Inshore Trip - 18’ Xplor Flats Boat guided by Chandler.

Our guides in Summerland Key are rated a 4.88 out of 5 based on 3824 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 Summerland Key? Check out our beginner and family friendly tarpon guides in Summerland Key.

What types of tarpon fishing charters are common in Summerland Key?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tarpon in Summerland Key as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

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

How much do Summerland Key tarpon fishing charters cost?

Prices for tarpon in Summerland Key can range anywhere from about $600 to $3,300, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in Summerland Key is $1,014. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in Summerland Key is $1,656.

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 Summerland Key?

The most popular season for tarpon fishing in Summerland Key is spring, and most anglers book their trips 25 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time fishing w Chandler under tough windy and tide conditions. Worked his butt off to put us into fish. Would love to fish w him again.

    Gary R. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Marquesas Atoll Light Tackle

  • ★★★★★
    Had an all day adventure with Capt Tyler today and it did not disappoint! Started off the day with a big Jack and I lost a tarpon too. Caught fish all day long and capped it off with 5 bonefish to finish up. I will book with Tyler again! Added bonus, he's pretty dang funny!

    Mischelle R. | November 26, 2024

    Trip: Targeting Tarpon in Key West

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Jamie explained how, then coached me thru how to target Tarpon quite well. Followed by using his knowledge to get me on fish right away. Thank you for teaching this old dog new tricks!

    Scott N. | October 3, 2024

    Trip: Key West on Light Tackle & Flies

  • ★★★★★
    Captain David did an amazing job I asked for an out of season Tarpon trip . He got hooked up after a few spots. Then we went to deep water and caught a nice Mutton Snapper.

    Larry F. | September 3, 2024

    Trip: Key West Tarpon Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    My families trip with Captain John was awesome. John is a humble, hardworking, easy going, chill, dude and fit right in with our families vibe. He was great with our 5 year old son and answered all of his many fishing questions. John made it clear that between the time of year and conditions that day we would have to really work at it to get anything. That’s exactly what we did and we ended up catching a good amount of fish. Most importantly our 5 year old son, who is obsessed with fishing, had the time of his life and caught fish he’s never seen before. 5 stars, highly recommend. If you have a small group this is the charter to go on!

    Jacob D. | August 25, 2024

    Trip: Full Day Private Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Our charter with Captain John was incredible! He was very professional but also personable! We enjoyed everything about the fishing trip! We had a beautiful day & caught several large dolphins! Will definitely rebook with Capt. John the next time we are in Key West!

    Deanna H. | July 31, 2024

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time, went with captain David Larson, caught some snapper and a shark. Would 100% go out and do it again. I am not knowledgeable of fishing but the captain helped, taught very well, and was very professional.

    Trey H. | July 29, 2024

    Trip: Key West "Flex" Sportfishing

  • ★★★★★
    Alex, was great! Very personable and friendly. Fishing was tough, but it can be when it’s hot. He got us on some fish and got my wife a shark! That was all she asked for on her birthday! Thanks Alex!

    Matthew S. | July 18, 2024

    Trip: Backcountry Classic - 28’ Blue Wave

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip Enjoyed it

    Jeff R. | July 11, 2024

    Trip: Targeting Tarpon in Key West

  • ★★★★★
    10 Stars ⭐️ Spencer was a great communicator, ensured we had a variety of fishing opportunities and was great with my kiddos!!

    Noell P. | July 3, 2024

    Trip: Key West Silver Kings and More

  • ★★★★★
    Capt John was top notch!! Our planned morning trip hit a snag due to bad weather…But John was honest and informative suggesting that we should hold off a few hours…so we did. Our afternoon ended up being an awesome fishing encounter. We would highly recommend…thank you Capt John!!!

    Kelly L. | July 1, 2024

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time on our first family fishing trip. We brought enthusiasm, and very little experience. John was a great teacher for all of us, and took us to several good spots in Lake Passage. We caught shark, black grouper and enough snapper to feast on for days. The fine folks at Hurricane Hole cooked it up for us and it was amazing!! We would definitely book another trip with John!!

    Karl H. | June 23, 2024

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience! Alex is the best!

    Jason M. | June 17, 2024

    Trip: Backcountry Classic - 28’ Blue Wave

  • ★★★★★
    Spencer was awesome. Especially great with our child. Showed him proper technique and our boy caught 12 fish! Fished in a couple different places and the fish were biting a lot in each spot. Will totally book Spencer again if we make it back to Key West.

    Joe R. | June 12, 2024

    Trip: Key West Silver Kings and More

  • ★★★★★
    Captain John was simply incredible! I have been fishing my entire life and know a great guide… Captain John is the real deal. He took the time to understand what we wanted to catch and then nailed it… put us on exactly what we wanted all day long. He was friendly, engaging and fun. We will be back to fish w Captain John again!!

    Patrick C. | May 26, 2024

    Trip: Morning 1/2 Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    Great time,Great captain

    David L. | May 14, 2024

    Trip: Targeting Tarpon in Key West

  • ★★★★★
    Bill was great. Good dude. Knowledgeable and easy to talk with. We got a Tarpon in 1st 15 min. Great experience

    Al G. | May 7, 2024

    Trip: Top Notch Tarpon Trips

  • ★★★★★
    We had a fantastic trip with Robert, he got us into plenty of action including an 80lb Tarpon with a couple other hook ups. We then poled an area and caught some juvenile Tarpon that was a blast. And last but not least, Robert put us on some screaming bonefish, my buddy and I each landed a pair of bones. Thanks for an Awesome trip Robert. Tight lines👍

    Thomas M. | May 3, 2024

    Trip: Big Pine Key Action

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. JJ was great to fish with-knowledgeable, hard working, around fish all day. Will use again.

    Tim S. | May 3, 2024

    Trip: Key West Tarpon Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Spencer picked us up as scheduled. Boat was extremely clean and well prepared. We were fishing for tarpon and had a wonderful time. Hooked into multiple fish and had one giant. Spencer was amazing overall and would absolutely do it again. Couldn’t recommend him more.

    Patrick H. | May 1, 2024

    Trip: Edge of the Map Trip

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