Miami Tarpon Fishing Charters

Miami Tarpon Fishing Charters

Best Tarpon Fishing Charters in Miami

Miami: 67 chárteres de pesca disponibles
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5.0 / 5
(40 reviews)
Miami
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viajes desde US $600
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(78 reviews)
Miami
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viajes desde US $800
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(16 reviews)
Granja
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viajes desde US $600
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(12 reviews)
Miami
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viajes desde US $600
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(48 reviews)
Key Biscayne
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viajes desde US $650
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(25 reviews)
Hialeah
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5.0 / 5
(18 reviews)
Miami
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viajes desde US $750
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Key Biscayne
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viajes desde US $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
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Reseñas de Pesca en Tarpon Fishing in Miami

Pack your beer and sunscreen! If you are from out of town and you want to take home your catch, Publix sells dry ice for your cooler. The airlines will let you carryon the cooler with no more than 5 pounds of dry ice.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Pack your beer and sunscreen! If you are from out of town and you want to take home your catch, Publix sells dry ice for your cooler. The airlines will let you carryon the cooler with no more than 5 pounds of dry ice.
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Go to Islamorada April - June for the big stuff. Miami is good, Islamorada is great. Not that far a drive really.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go to Islamorada April - June for the big stuff. Miami is good, Islamorada is great. Not that far a drive really.
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Just beware a dang cold front and dual thunder/lightening storms in early morning and afternoon. Guide was great and got us on the fish even in those challenging conditions but dang it was some work!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just beware a dang cold front and dual thunder/lightening storms in early morning and afternoon. Guide was great and got us on the fish even in those challenging conditions but dang it was some work!
Stay Fishy Inc.
Stay Fishy Inc.
Get with a real Captain like Captain Chris at Domestic Six Pack Charters. Stay away from the River Rats.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get with a real Captain like Captain Chris at Domestic Six Pack Charters. Stay away from the River Rats.
Domestic Six Pack Charters
Domestic Six Pack Charters Davenport, Florida
I recommend just communicating with the captain and he will accommodate to your requests and will respond promptly to any questions or concerns you may have
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I recommend just communicating with the captain and he will accommodate to your requests and will respond promptly to any questions or concerns you may have
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Don't expect to catch what you want. It is fishing. But the experiance is so wonderful and if you are coming from cold country in February it's a plus plus. Sunshine and water you can't go wrong.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don't expect to catch what you want. It is fishing. But the experiance is so wonderful and if you are coming from cold country in February it's a plus plus. Sunshine and water you can't go wrong.
Blue Dream Fishing
Blue Dream Fishing
Be patience on the early morning but experience the surprises you will see.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be patience on the early morning but experience the surprises you will see.
Stay Fishy Inc.
Stay Fishy Inc.
This was our first trip fishing in Miami and Capt Alex made sure we had a great time and caught fish. I highly recommend this trip. I would do it again!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
This was our first trip fishing in Miami and Capt Alex made sure we had a great time and caught fish. I highly recommend this trip. I would do it again!
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Be aware weather dictates where a person will fish which may limit types of fish available (even though in season).
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be aware weather dictates where a person will fish which may limit types of fish available (even though in season).
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
We went in December with Alek and the weather was great, the wind was high but he found the perfect spot to keep us warm and happy.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We went in December with Alek and the weather was great, the wind was high but he found the perfect spot to keep us warm and happy.
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
It’s a great destination for fishing. There’s a lot of variety to catch and you don’t need to travel far from shore. There’s less time traveling and more time fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It’s a great destination for fishing. There’s a lot of variety to catch and you don’t need to travel far from shore. There’s less time traveling and more time fishing.
Blue Dream Fishing
Blue Dream Fishing
Yea lots of fish Al thought not too many keepers. You will bring dinner home with a little luck
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yea lots of fish Al thought not too many keepers. You will bring dinner home with a little luck
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Don’t cancel because of wind just find an alternative and enjoy the experience we caught a lot of fish
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don’t cancel because of wind just find an alternative and enjoy the experience we caught a lot of fish
Sampei Adventures
Sampei Adventures
We had booked a 4-Hour trip that worked out good for people that haven't really fished before. The people that love fishing should try the 6-hour
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had booked a 4-Hour trip that worked out good for people that haven't really fished before. The people that love fishing should try the 6-hour
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters
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
Pelagic Pirate Charters – 26'
Pelagic Pirate Charters – 26'
10/10 experience! the captain explained everything we needed to know and made the trip extra fun
Excellent
5.0 / 5
10/10 experience! the captain explained everything we needed to know and made the trip extra fun
Sampei Adventures
Sampei Adventures Miami, Florida
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
Bearcut Bandit Charters
Bearcut Bandit Charters 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
Stay Fishy Inc.
Stay Fishy Inc. 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.
Pelagic Pirate Charters – 26'
Pelagic Pirate Charters – 26' 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.
Lucky Hook Charters
Lucky Hook Charters Spencer, WV