Florida Keys Tarpon Fishing Charters

Florida Keys Tarpon Fishing Charters

Top Florida Keys Tarpon Fishing Destinations

Best Tarpon Fishing Charters in Florida Keys

Tarpon Fishing in Florida Keys

Tarpon
  • Size 25 to 80lbs
  • Food Value None
  • Game Qualities Excellent
  • Habitats Inshore, Flats, Backcountry

(Megalops atlanticus)

Tarpon fishing in the Florida Keys is the ultimate inshore sportfishing challenge. The Silver King can be seen cruising the shallows from the Everglades all the way down to Key West. These are usually highly seasonal fish, but can be caught here almost any time of the year, which is why the Keys should be at the top of your Tarpon fishing list.

While these hard-fighting fish stick around for most of the year, the best Tarpon fishing in the Keys runs from March–June. You can target them on the flats and in the backcountry, but they also congregate around structure. This means that the many bridges in the Keys are your go-to spots for productive Tarpon fishing.

Depending on how much time you want to dedicate, you can go on a half day or a full day trip. If you’re looking for an introduction to Tarpon fishing, or if you’re heading out with the family, it might be best to book a half day charter. But if you want the best chances to reel in a big one, consider spending a full day on the water.

So where do you find a Tarpon fishing charter in the Keys? That’s easy – they’re everywhere! Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Key West… Wherever you are, just head on down to the dock and take your pick!

Florida Keys Tarpon Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Tarpon fishing in Florida Keys varies moderately throughout the year. High season is April to September. Low season is January to February and October to December. There is no closed season.
Florida Keys
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Based on 28,629 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Tarpon Fishing in Florida Keys

If you love sport fishing and never Tarpon fished, put a trip with Captain John Callion on your bucket list
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you love sport fishing and never Tarpon fished, put a trip with Captain John Callion on your bucket list
Callion Fishing Charters
Callion Fishing Charters
Watch the wind and waves for offshore conditions if too rough stay inshore.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Watch the wind and waves for offshore conditions if too rough stay inshore.
Catch and Cruise Adventures
Catch and Cruise Adventures
Be prepared for weather changes and be flexible. Youโ€™ll have a great time in any case
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared for weather changes and be flexible. Youโ€™ll have a great time in any case
Reel  Therapy Fishing Charters
Reel Therapy Fishing Charters
The weather is a little unpredictable in April, but anytime you can go out on the water and fish is great.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The weather is a little unpredictable in April, but anytime you can go out on the water and fish is great.
J&F eXcursions - 26
J&F eXcursions - 26
Just come have a good time and catch some great fish. Find a restaurant to cook your catch too.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just come have a good time and catch some great fish. Find a restaurant to cook your catch too.
Jolly Roger II
Jolly Roger II
Iโ€™m not from the Keys, so I only gave it a good review because I donโ€™t know how great it really can be.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Iโ€™m not from the Keys, so I only gave it a good review because I donโ€™t know how great it really can be.
Local Grown Charters
Local Grown Charters
We got some small fish but it was still so fun! Definitely will come back to the Keys for a more in season time for bigger fish!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We got some small fish but it was still so fun! Definitely will come back to the Keys for a more in season time for bigger fish!
Beyond Blessed Charters
Beyond Blessed Charters
Just talk to the captain about your experience and expectations and just remember the captain cannot change the weather conditions.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just talk to the captain about your experience and expectations and just remember the captain cannot change the weather conditions.
FloAlong Charters
FloAlong Charters
The weather was impeccable. April weather is certainly the best. Not too hot. We were able to enjoy ourselves without sweating. Absolute perfection.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The weather was impeccable. April weather is certainly the best. Not too hot. We were able to enjoy ourselves without sweating. Absolute perfection.
Velocity Sportfishing Charters
Velocity Sportfishing Charters
I brought 2 never fished adults and they taught them everything with patience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I brought 2 never fished adults and they taught them everything with patience.
Cora Beth Fishing
Cora Beth Fishing
Book a 3/4 or full day trip. 1/2 day is too short with the commute to the fishing area
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Book a 3/4 or full day trip. 1/2 day is too short with the commute to the fishing area
Reef Runner Charters Key West
Reef Runner Charters Key West
At first we booked this trip without targeting something specific so we could maybe catch a little bit of everything, but our captain suggested us tarpon because we wanted something with action and it was a good time to target them. It didnโ€™t disappoint! Amazing experience like nothing else!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
At first we booked this trip without targeting something specific so we could maybe catch a little bit of everything, but our captain suggested us tarpon because we wanted something with action and it was a good time to target them. It didnโ€™t disappoint! Amazing experience like nothing else!
Easy Does It
Easy Does It
Book the whole day, it took close to 45 minutes to get on the fishing spots so a 4 hour trip would not give you as much time to fish. Be open and listen to your captains as they are very knowledgeable. Iโ€™ve fished freshwater species but this was my first time in saltwater and there are differences I had to make but they coached me through it. Great experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book the whole day, it took close to 45 minutes to get on the fishing spots so a 4 hour trip would not give you as much time to fish. Be open and listen to your captains as they are very knowledgeable. Iโ€™ve fished freshwater species but this was my first time in saltwater and there are differences I had to make but they coached me through it. Great experience.
Fish Key West - The Coolcast
Fish Key West - The Coolcast
Donโ€™t expect to always catch a huge amount of fish. The fishing is not like it used to be. You are lucky to catch a few. Tell Capt if u prefer to catch to eat or catch for fun /size. That matters.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Donโ€™t expect to always catch a huge amount of fish. The fishing is not like it used to be. You are lucky to catch a few. Tell Capt if u prefer to catch to eat or catch for fun /size. That matters.
Second Nature Charters
Second Nature Charters
April is windy so be ready for some lumpy days and even weather cancellations
Excellent
5.0 / 5
April is windy so be ready for some lumpy days and even weather cancellations
Fishing Kings
Fishing Kings
We have fished on a charter from Stock Island before and had great catches. We like the marina here.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
We have fished on a charter from Stock Island before and had great catches. We like the marina here.
Cowboy Cowgirl Sportfishing โ€“ Cowgirl II
Cowboy Cowgirl Sportfishing โ€“ Cowgirl II
Really check out the guides before you commit. We've had some losers. It's kind of hard to do long distance; we are from Montana. On our trip, late April 2024, it was a cooler than normal spring evidently. Luckily, the water temp worked out. April is an awesome month to come out. The weather is great, the water is warm, fishing is like no other.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Really check out the guides before you commit. We've had some losers. It's kind of hard to do long distance; we are from Montana. On our trip, late April 2024, it was a cooler than normal spring evidently. Luckily, the water temp worked out. April is an awesome month to come out. The weather is great, the water is warm, fishing is like no other.
Off The Hook โ€“ Islamorada
Off The Hook โ€“ Islamorada
Yes. He explained more than other guides. He worked hard the whole time and kept everyone busy.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes. He explained more than other guides. He worked hard the whole time and kept everyone busy.
Too Lethal Charters
Too Lethal Charters
Find a captain that cares. Be careful of booking thru resorts. Weโ€™ve had bad experiences.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Find a captain that cares. Be careful of booking thru resorts. Weโ€™ve had bad experiences.
Two Trolls Sport Fishing
Two Trolls Sport Fishing
Bring food drink sunscreen and you will need time to find the fish more time to find the fish as the ocean is vast
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring food drink sunscreen and you will need time to find the fish more time to find the fish as the ocean is vast
Captain Pete Jacobsen
Captain Pete Jacobsen