Miami Tarpon Fishing Charters

Miami Tarpon Fishing Charters

Best Tarpon Fishing Charters in Miami

Miami: 60 chárteres de pesca disponibles
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(87 reviews)
Key Biscayne
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viajes desde $550
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(37 reviews)
Miami
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viajes desde $600
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(12 reviews)
Miami
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viajes desde $600
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Key Biscayne
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viajes desde $750
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(47 reviews)
Key Biscayne
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viajes desde $650
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(193 reviews)
Miami Beach
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viajes desde $650
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(16 reviews)
Granja
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viajes desde $600
Miami
viajes desde $500

Tarpon Fishing in Miami

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

(Megalops atlanticus)

The game fish you want to target on your next vacation to Florida has to be Tarpon. More specifically, you have to try the Tarpon fishing Miami has to offer. This is a hard-fighting, high-jumping fish that will break the line in over 60% of hook-ups and can be found in a range of places in Miami.

What to Expect  

The best time to go hunting for Tarpon is between May–July. This is when they come into the marshes and shallow waters to spawn. With the right captain though, you can find Tarpon year round, in either the flats or further out into deeper waters.

Depending on the time of year and where you’ll be fishing, you’ll either be spending the day on a flats fishing boat or a center console. The flats boat can take a maximum of four anglers out, whereas the center console can take up to six.

Most of the flats boats will have a sight casting platform to give you that extra edge in finding your prey. If your going out during rough weather, especially in deeper waters, the boat may also have a Tarpon cage to help keep you in place. If you really want to challenge yourself, spend your trip fly fishing for Tarpon. This is best left to the experienced anglers, as the conditions for fly fishing can be tough for beginners.

One of the best times to go Tarpon fishing in Miami is during the evening. With the lights from the bridges and downtown brightening up the waters, you’ll even be able to sight fish long after the sun sets. This is when the Tarpon are feeding and therefore most active, which will give you the best chance of reeling one in.

How to Prepare

When on the flats boats, be aware of the limited space and only pack the essentials. You’ll want to bring your camera, as Tarpon must be released once caught. Tarpon over 40 inches should be kept in the water – the captain will gauge the size of the Tarpon for you and let you know if you can bring it on board.

Let the captain know what type of fishing you’d like to do and your current fishing experience level. The captain can then make sure the right gear is on board for you to use. If you’re bringing your own rods and reels, inform the captain prior to the trip so he can make space for them.

The time of year will alter the bait and lures the Tarpon go for. You could use live bait, flies, or artificial lures. Beginner anglers will use live bait to entice Tarpon, such as mullet, shrimp, and crabs.

The “Silver King” is ready and waiting to test your lines and skills in the Miami waters. Book a Miami Tarpon fishing trip today and fish with a local captain who can take you to the best spots – whether you’ll get the fish to the boat is up to you.

Miami Tarpon Temporadas de Pesca

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Seasonality

Tarpon fishing in Miami varies moderately throughout the year. High season is March to May. Low season is January and September to December. There is no closed season.
Miami
Excellent
4.4 / 5
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Reseñas de Pesca en Tarpon Fishing in Miami

Try and be central located, and recommend night fishing scenery is awesome
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Try and be central located, and recommend night fishing scenery is awesome
Shawn  S.
Shawn S.
Yes. Lots of fish. You just have to reel fast before the sharks eat em off your line
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes. Lots of fish. You just have to reel fast before the sharks eat em off your line
Jason  R.
Jason R. Buffalo, New York
Peacock like something fast and aggressive tarpon and peacocks like live bait like shiners with 15 lb leader and a small hook
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Peacock like something fast and aggressive tarpon and peacocks like live bait like shiners with 15 lb leader and a small hook
Calvin  T.
Calvin T. Miami, Florida
The only problem about fishing around Miami in August is a storm can kick up really fast and roll through just as fast as it developed, but it will still put a kink in your plan.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The only problem about fishing around Miami in August is a storm can kick up really fast and roll through just as fast as it developed, but it will still put a kink in your plan.
Alex  B.
Alex B. Omaha, Nebraska
Fishing can be tough in the hotter months be versatile, and you’ll find fish all day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing can be tough in the hotter months be versatile, and you’ll find fish all day.
Joseph  H.
Joseph H. Spencer, WV
Bring sun block and lots of electrolyte drinks. This sun is intense at all times of the day!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring sun block and lots of electrolyte drinks. This sun is intense at all times of the day!
Fabian  A.
Fabian A. Miami, Florida
Captain Bryan was very friendly and helpful. While the fishing was slow, mostly due to the weather, he did what he could to help us land some fish. Although we didn't catch any "keepers", we did catch some good fighters. Would definitely book again.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Captain Bryan was very friendly and helpful. While the fishing was slow, mostly due to the weather, he did what he could to help us land some fish. Although we didn't catch any "keepers", we did catch some good fighters. Would definitely book again.
Jeff  O.
Jeff O. Davie, FL
Bring sunscreen or long thin clothes because it is hot and a lot of sun. If you are not use to the sun you are going to get burnt.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring sunscreen or long thin clothes because it is hot and a lot of sun. If you are not use to the sun you are going to get burnt.
Andrew  P.
Andrew P.
It was a good experience. Parking garage at Biscayne Bay Marina was ridiculous
Excellent
4.3 / 5
It was a good experience. Parking garage at Biscayne Bay Marina was ridiculous
Jeffrey  S.
Jeffrey S. Jacksonville, FL
Wear sunblock! Bring a poncho, just in case and come hydrated. Stay hydrated with water and gatorade..especially if you are not used to the humidity. Be prepared to wanna come back for more..
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Wear sunblock! Bring a poncho, just in case and come hydrated. Stay hydrated with water and gatorade..especially if you are not used to the humidity. Be prepared to wanna come back for more..
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FishingBooker Member Nassau, New Providence District
Captain Jorge is the best. Book with him or go somewhere else and don’t catch fish! He had us on fish all day! He is the man!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Jorge is the best. Book with him or go somewhere else and don’t catch fish! He had us on fish all day! He is the man!!!
Jacob  J.
Jacob J. Salt Lake City, Utah
it was a good experience for me and my first time and if you are interested in going out to deep sea fishing in Miami
Excellent
4.7 / 5
it was a good experience for me and my first time and if you are interested in going out to deep sea fishing in Miami
William  F.
William F. Quail Heights, FL
Book with a company whose crew is knowledgeable with the area, time is limited on tours and the best experience comes from local captains who know their spots, like Let it Fly Bowfishing!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book with a company whose crew is knowledgeable with the area, time is limited on tours and the best experience comes from local captains who know their spots, like Let it Fly Bowfishing!
Nick  V.
Nick V. Sanford, North Carolina
Get the full day or at least the 3/4 day because the first few catches will be a learning experience!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get the full day or at least the 3/4 day because the first few catches will be a learning experience!
Talen  Q.
Talen Q. Hays, Kansas
i had a great time, caught the fish i was looking for with a great captain. i would highly recommend fishing in miami in januarty as the rest of the country is freezing .
Excellent
5.0 / 5
i had a great time, caught the fish i was looking for with a great captain. i would highly recommend fishing in miami in januarty as the rest of the country is freezing .
Steven  B.
Steven B. Agoura, California
Hubo buen clima, la embarcación muy buen estado, el capitan muy amable y atento. Todo nos gustó. Muchas gracias.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Hubo buen clima, la embarcación muy buen estado, el capitan muy amable y atento. Todo nos gustó. Muchas gracias.
Alejandro  S.
Alejandro S. Miami, FL
Nothing fancy but was nice staff with the equipment needed. 4 hours was perfect time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Nothing fancy but was nice staff with the equipment needed. 4 hours was perfect time.
Kyle  S.
Kyle S. Ashburn, VA
Just get out there. Tell the captain what you’re looking to do and they’ll point you in the right direction.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just get out there. Tell the captain what you’re looking to do and they’ll point you in the right direction.
Patrick  S.
Patrick S. Bingham Farms, MI
Be sure you and people in your group have no sea sickness, or they can suffer a lot.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be sure you and people in your group have no sea sickness, or they can suffer a lot.
IRINA  T.
IRINA T. Miami, FL
I was given advice from friends that fishing above the keys would not be that ideal. However, we had a great time and expect to catch more fish in the area soon.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I was given advice from friends that fishing above the keys would not be that ideal. However, we had a great time and expect to catch more fish in the area soon.
Susan  C.
Susan C. United States