Featured Tarpon Charters in Miami
Expert captains ready to take you on your next tarpon adventure.
Angling Adventures
Experience the thrill of Bahia Honda Tarpon Fishing with Angling Adventures in the Florida Keys. Catch 50–200 lb. Tarpon on light tackle during peak season from mid-March to early June.
Shallow Tails Guide Service, Inc.
Some of the very best flats fishing in the world is right here in Miami, FL. Capt. Raul Montoro specializes in light tackle and fly fishing the flats of Miami, FL for bonefish, permit, shark, and tarpon.
Pelagic Pirate Charters
Pelagic Pirate Charters offers inshore fishing & reef fishing charters, as well as shrimping and night tarpon trips for all skill levels.
Rising Tide Charters
Catch giant tarpon in downtown Miami. Best Miami Tarpon Fishing Guide in South Florida. Come catch the elusive Silver King with Rising Tide Charters!
Best Time to Catch Tarpon
Tarpon can be caught year-round in Miami. Right now in June, activity is high.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Tarpon
4 charters in Miami, FL target Tarpon.
Tarpon are known for their acrobatic leaps and impressive fighting ability, making them a favorite among sport anglers. They inhabit warm coastal waters and estuaries, often found near mangroves and coral reefs. Tarpon fishing is particularly popular during the summer months when they are more active.
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How to Catch Tarpon
Tarpon Fishing Regulations in Florida
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
Catch-and-release only, except for harvest with a Tarpon tag
Size Limit
Must possess a Tarpon tag to harvest
License Required
Saltwater fishing license
Tarpon tags are obtained through a lottery or purchase for certain circumstances. There are gear restrictions; use of treble hooks to harvest tarpon is prohibited.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Florida state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Tarpon fishing regulations in Florida?
In Florida, the season is year-round, the daily bag limit is Catch-and-release only, except for harvest with a Tarpon tag, the minimum size is Must possess a Tarpon tag to harvest. Regulations change throughout the year, so confirm current rules with the Florida wildlife agency before fishing.
Do I need a fishing license to catch Tarpon in Florida?
Saltwater fishing license. On a guided charter, anglers are often covered under the captain's license — confirm with your guide when booking.
Which charters target Tarpon in Miami?
Charters targeting Tarpon in Miami, FL include Angling Adventures, Shallow Tails Guide Service, Inc., Pelagic Pirate Charters. Compare captains, reviews, and rates above.
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