Sarasota Tarpon Fishing Charters

Sarasota Tarpon Fishing Charters

Best Tarpon Fishing Charters in Sarasota

Sarasota: 240 chárteres de pesca disponibles
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(94 reviews)
Sarasota
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viajes desde US $500
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(155 reviews)
Sarasota
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viajes desde US $650
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(397 reviews)
Sarasota
 Confirmación Instantánea
viajes desde US $650
Excellent
4.5 / 5
(10 reviews)
Sarasota
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viajes desde US $299
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(227 reviews)
Sarasota
 Confirmación Instantánea
viajes desde US $450
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(17 reviews)
Sarasota
 Confirmación Instantánea
viajes desde US $400
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(15 reviews)
Sarasota
 Confirmación Instantánea
viajes desde US $400
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(122 reviews)
Sarasota
 Confirmación Instantánea
viajes desde US $450

Tarpon Fishing in Sarasota

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

(Megalops atlanticus)

If you’re into Tarpon fishing Sarasota is probably already on your map for summer vacations. The annual Tarpon migration is one of the most important events of the year here. Every summer, the Sarasota Bay area is swarmed by schools of Tarpon a hundred strong. Anglers also migrate here in similar numbers. Some look to compete, while others are just after the thrill of battling a 200-pound Silver King.

When to target Tarpon

The Sarasota Tarpon buzz starts mid-April, with the first few fish being caught in the area. By May the season is in full swing, and anglers from around the country turn up to give them a royal welcome. It also kicks off the prestigious Sarasota Tarpon Tournament, which has been running since 1930. This is when you will find the best Tarpon fishing Sarasota has to offer. The fish stick around longer than the crowds, though, and by late June you will have more of a chance of fishing in peace.

How to target Tarpon

You have a couple of different options of how to fish for Tarpon. Sarasota Tarpon fishing charters are a seasonal specialty, and every guide has their own take on the best way to go after them. 
 
The first, and perhaps the easiest way to hook yourself a Silver King is by using spinning gear and live blue crab or herring. Every guide worth their salt will have their favorite “honey holes” where you can find these fish in good numbers. Once you’re in place, it’s a case of dropping your bait just past the fish as they “daisy chain” their way along, then pulling it across their path. Easy, right? You wish!
 
Fly fishing is another way of targeting Tarpon in the shallow sandbanks and grass flats of the Sarasota Bay. The theory behind it is much the same, but the placement needs to be even more precise. Too close, and you risk spooking them. Too far away, and you may not get their attention. It’s all worth it when you finally land it right, though. You can’t beat the thrill of placing your fly just so, and watching it sink lazily in front of these silver behemoths. 
 

Sarasota Tarpon Temporadas de Pesca

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Seasonality

Tarpon fishing in Sarasota varies moderately throughout the year. High season is May to August. Low season is January to February and November to December. There is no closed season.
Sarasota
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Reseñas de Pesca en Tarpon Fishing in Sarasota

Definitely watch the weather! It was windy so we didn’t get on all the big fish we wanted but still a great time and memory we won’t forget
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely watch the weather! It was windy so we didn’t get on all the big fish we wanted but still a great time and memory we won’t forget
Rodbender Fishing Charters
Rodbender Fishing Charters
Fantastic. Our trip way exceeded our expectations. Worth you time and money. You will love Jason as much we did. Do not miss this chance!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fantastic. Our trip way exceeded our expectations. Worth you time and money. You will love Jason as much we did. Do not miss this chance!
Dreams Reelized Fishing
Dreams Reelized Fishing
This is a difficult time of year for some species of fish. The captain DID deliver with what was here and provided a quality, well priced trip.
Very good
3.7 / 5
This is a difficult time of year for some species of fish. The captain DID deliver with what was here and provided a quality, well priced trip.
Neptune Charters Enterprise INC
Neptune Charters Enterprise INC
Check the weather and remember to wear more layers that you think you'll need. It can be cold in January.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Check the weather and remember to wear more layers that you think you'll need. It can be cold in January.
High Class Hooker Charters - Sarasota
High Class Hooker Charters - Sarasota
Fish hard and be patient. Fish slow down with the cooler water temps and you may not always get what you’re after but there’s still plenty of action to be found in the winter.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fish hard and be patient. Fish slow down with the cooler water temps and you may not always get what you’re after but there’s still plenty of action to be found in the winter.
TNT Freedom Fishing Charters – Siesta Key
TNT Freedom Fishing Charters – Siesta Key
Definitely fun fishing for red fish. But whatever you can get on is fun. There are so many areas and a diverse amount of species
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely fun fishing for red fish. But whatever you can get on is fun. There are so many areas and a diverse amount of species
Chasin Finns
Chasin Finns Riverview, Florida
Have correct expectations. Time of year can really determine what fish will be available
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Have correct expectations. Time of year can really determine what fish will be available
Sarasota Family Fishing Charters
Sarasota Family Fishing Charters
Check with your captain a couple of days ahead of your trip to check boating conditions and be flexible for rescheduling. It can get cold at times out on the water in October, so dress in layers.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Check with your captain a couple of days ahead of your trip to check boating conditions and be flexible for rescheduling. It can get cold at times out on the water in October, so dress in layers.
Neptune Charters Enterprise INC
Neptune Charters Enterprise INC
I would say the family fishing trip was a great mix of fishing and shark tooth finding but if you want to just fish you might want to book just the fishing excursion. But no matter you won’t be disappointed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would say the family fishing trip was a great mix of fishing and shark tooth finding but if you want to just fish you might want to book just the fishing excursion. But no matter you won’t be disappointed
High Class Hooker Charters – Siesta Key
High Class Hooker Charters – Siesta Key
Trust your Capt to know what is bitting. They are on the water and know what to target and where to go. Some days are very good and some a little slower. Thats why it's called fishing and not just catching.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Trust your Capt to know what is bitting. They are on the water and know what to target and where to go. Some days are very good and some a little slower. Thats why it's called fishing and not just catching.
Windward Fishing Charters
Windward Fishing Charters
An experienced captain can make it an excellent experience for you as a beginner.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
An experienced captain can make it an excellent experience for you as a beginner.
Sarasota Family Fishing Charters
Sarasota Family Fishing Charters Old Saybrook, CT
I would recommend bringing sun screen and lot of water. Also don't forget your camera because you will be filming great memories.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would recommend bringing sun screen and lot of water. Also don't forget your camera because you will be filming great memories.
Lucky 13 Charters
Lucky 13 Charters West Miami, FL
This was a great first trip out on the Gulf for us! I would recommend to anyone who enjoys fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This was a great first trip out on the Gulf for us! I would recommend to anyone who enjoys fishing.
Rodbender Fishing Charters
Rodbender Fishing Charters Valrico, Florida
Chasin tails was top notch. Captain Aaron kept us on the snapper. Thank you!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Chasin tails was top notch. Captain Aaron kept us on the snapper. Thank you!!
Chasin' Tail Fishing Charters 2
Chasin' Tail Fishing Charters 2 Sarasota, Florida
Go on an organised trip with a knowledgeable captain - you will have a fab time
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go on an organised trip with a knowledgeable captain - you will have a fab time
Suncoast Fishing Adventures
Suncoast Fishing Adventures Davenport, Florida
Go with a boat that has good recommendations and knowledge of what you may be wanting to experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with a boat that has good recommendations and knowledge of what you may be wanting to experience
Dandy Charter Fishing
Dandy Charter Fishing Albion, IN
It was unseasonably hot, next time we may fish a little earlier in the year.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was unseasonably hot, next time we may fish a little earlier in the year.
High Class Hooker Charters – Siesta Key
High Class Hooker Charters – Siesta Key
Be patient, especially if you fish only freshwater. Saltwater is a different type.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be patient, especially if you fish only freshwater. Saltwater is a different type.
Chasin' Tail Fishing Charters 2
Chasin' Tail Fishing Charters 2 Pleasant Hill, MO
2nd year in a row with Captain Bryan. He's a class act with a ton of knowledge. Hammered the fish last year. Fish did not cooperate but not from lack of trying. Anyone who fishes knows that sometime the fish don't cooperate. Plan on coming down again next year and will not even think about getting a different Captain or guide. Want a great fishing experience pick this outfit
Excellent
4.7 / 5
2nd year in a row with Captain Bryan. He's a class act with a ton of knowledge. Hammered the fish last year. Fish did not cooperate but not from lack of trying. Anyone who fishes knows that sometime the fish don't cooperate. Plan on coming down again next year and will not even think about getting a different Captain or guide. Want a great fishing experience pick this outfit
Charter Fishing Sarasota Fl.
Charter Fishing Sarasota Fl. Pembroke Pines, Florida
Being from the Midwest, this is more like lake fishing. There was no need for any motion sickness medicine like I need for deep sea fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Being from the Midwest, this is more like lake fishing. There was no need for any motion sickness medicine like I need for deep sea fishing.
Best Catch Fishing – Inshore & Nearshore
Best Catch Fishing – Inshore & Nearshore