Florida Reels Tarpon - 95% Success

4.8/5 (17 reviews)

State licensed

491 Bayou Avenue, Boca Grande, FL 33921, United States–

Up to 9 miles

Boca Grande, FL, United States

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21 ft

4.8/5 (17 reviews)

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Florida Reels Fishing is about to take you in the pursuit of the 'Silver King.' With a 95% success rate your chances of seeing action is high! Boca Grande is home to various species of fish, however, there's no doubt which one rules the bay when it comes to action and excitement. Tarpon is well known for its incredible strength and thrilling, powerful runs and jumps.

Captain Christopher Taylor is strongly devoted to catching Tarpon. Targeting Silver King is a Taylor family tradition. Capt. Taylor uses many different strategies and methods for catching Tarpon, most commonly the use of live bait around bridges, deep passes, and beaches.

Capt. Taylor operates out of 'Savannah,' a custom-built 21' Clearwater 2000cc bay boat. She's been originally built to the Captain's standards in 2019. This vessel allows you to fish in the water as shallow as 10 inches, but still able to cut through heavy chop when conditions get breezy. There's a lot of fishing space and a shaded T-top for hot summer days. The boat also has a Bluetooth stereo, so feel free to bring your favorite playlist!

Boca Grande Pass is a deep water channel that attracts Tarpon during their spawning season. The best months for fishing are late April through early August.

Tarpon fishing with Florida Reels Fishing is a unique experience that you will not forget! Dive into world-class fishing in Boca Grande Pass with a professional guide and the Silver Majesty is yours!

Boca Grande Pass is a deep water channel that attracts Tarpon during their spawning season. The best months for fishing are late April through early August.

Tarpon fishing with Florida Reels Fishing is a unique experience that you will not forget! Dive into world-class fishing in Boca Grande Pass with a professional guide and the Silver Majesty is yours!

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

Child friendly

Ice box

Rods, reels & tackle

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

Child friendly

Ice box

Rods, reels & tackle

Customer reviews

Rating

4.8

17 reviews

4.8

Boat & equipment

4.8

Captain & crew

4.8

Fishing Experience

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Mike Weldon

Oregon, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

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6-hour Tarpon Trip

6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM) on May 1, 2026 • 2 adults

My son and I had a blast on our first Tarpon trip with Captain Chris. He gave us a run down on how to use the gear and what to expect. Captain Chris was easy going and fun to chat with. The commands he called out were easy to follow to get the line to the appropriate depths.  We had some bites , hooked a few , and landed a Tarpon!  Would definitely recommend and book again.

Reported catch:

Drew Michel

Repeat angler

Texas, US

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Member since 2026

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2 trips

5.0

Verified

Achieved a long awaited goal

6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM) on May 11, 2026 • 2 adults

Fishing live bait in deep water is not favored way of fishing but I had caught only juvenile tarpon on a fly rod and this was probably my only to land a large one. Captain Taylor worked very hard and longer than he was contracted for to finally get my first big one. He estimated it at 140 pounds. Going with him again tomorrow.

Matias Rappazzo

Repeat angler

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Member since 2018

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5 trips

5.0

Verified

New

May fishing trip

4 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM) on May 23, 2026 • 3 adults

Glen Martin

Repeat angler

California, US

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Member since 2018

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6 trips

5.0

Verified

6 HR Tarpon trip

6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM) on June 5, 2022 • 3 adults

I booked with Capt Christopher because he was the only charter that booked trips outside of the 8 am to 4 pm window. The best Tarpon fishing in Boca Grande pass is highly correlated to the tides and not the 8 am to 4 pm times most other charters operate. While you can catch Tarpon any time of the day your odds are greatly improved if your fishing during their active feeding times and that is when having a knowledgeable guide comes into play and Capt Christopher is that guide. Having relocated last year to Charlotte Harbor Capt Christopher's freely shared his techniques so not only did we catch Tarpon I learned valuable tips which will greatly improve my fishing in the future. So if your a local looking to improve your skills or just here on vacation wanting catch that magnificent sportfish I would highly recommend booking with Capt Christopher

Response from Captain

June 6, 2022

It was a pleasure fishing with you!

Carl Sheperis

Repeat angler

Texas, US

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Member since 2019

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10 trips

5.0

Verified

6hr Trip with Captain Christopher

6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (AM) on May 27, 2022 • 2 adults

My wife and I had an awesome tarpon fishing trip with Captain Christopher. He was diligent in helping to select the best day for our trip based on tidal patterns and it paid off big time. We started off on our first drift with each of us getting a nice bite but no fish. Soon after we hooked into the 175lb tarpon in the picture. Captain Christopher expertly navigated the boat while we reeled in this amazing fish. It was an amazing fight and a memory that will last forever. 

 After catching this prize tarpon, my wife caught a nice tarpon in the 100lb range. Finally, I fought a third tarpon that eventually broke off the hook. It was truly an amazing experience. 

Captain Christopher gave us very clear directions for tarpon fishing and was attentive throughout out fishing trip. He knows the fishing grounds like the back of his hand and was able to insure that we had a memorable trip!

Response from Captain

June 6, 2022

It was a pleasure fishing with you!

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4 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM)

4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM

Seasonal trip

Apr 26 - Jul 8

US $800

Entire boat: 2 people

US $800

Entire boat: 2 people

6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM)

6 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM

Seasonal trip

Apr 26 - Jul 8

US $900

Entire boat: 2 people

US $900

Entire boat: 2 people

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Customer reviews

Rating

4.8

17 reviews

4.8

Boat & equipment

4.8

Captain & crew

4.8

Fishing Experience

All reviews (17)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 17 reviews

Mike Weldon

Oregon, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

6-hour Tarpon Trip

6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM) on May 1, 2026 • 2 adults

My son and I had a blast on our first Tarpon trip with Captain Chris. He gave us a run down on how to use the gear and what to expect. Captain Chris was easy going and fun to chat with. The commands he called out were easy to follow to get the line to the appropriate depths.  We had some bites , hooked a few , and landed a Tarpon!  Would definitely recommend and book again.

Reported catch:

Drew Michel

Repeat angler

Texas, US

Member since 2026

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Achieved a long awaited goal

6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM) on May 11, 2026 • 2 adults

Fishing live bait in deep water is not favored way of fishing but I had caught only juvenile tarpon on a fly rod and this was probably my only to land a large one. Captain Taylor worked very hard and longer than he was contracted for to finally get my first big one. He estimated it at 140 pounds. Going with him again tomorrow.

Matias Rappazzo

Repeat angler

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Member since 2018

5 trips

5.0

Verified

New

May fishing trip

4 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM) on May 23, 2026 • 3 adults

Glen Martin

Repeat angler

California, US

Member since 2018

6 trips

5.0

Verified

6 HR Tarpon trip

6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (PM) on June 5, 2022 • 3 adults

I booked with Capt Christopher because he was the only charter that booked trips outside of the 8 am to 4 pm window. The best Tarpon fishing in Boca Grande pass is highly correlated to the tides and not the 8 am to 4 pm times most other charters operate. While you can catch Tarpon any time of the day your odds are greatly improved if your fishing during their active feeding times and that is when having a knowledgeable guide comes into play and Capt Christopher is that guide. Having relocated last year to Charlotte Harbor Capt Christopher's freely shared his techniques so not only did we catch Tarpon I learned valuable tips which will greatly improve my fishing in the future. So if your a local looking to improve your skills or just here on vacation wanting catch that magnificent sportfish I would highly recommend booking with Capt Christopher

Response from Captain

June 6, 2022

It was a pleasure fishing with you!

Carl Sheperis

Repeat angler

Texas, US

Member since 2019

10 trips

5.0

Verified

6hr Trip with Captain Christopher

6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (AM) on May 27, 2022 • 2 adults

My wife and I had an awesome tarpon fishing trip with Captain Christopher. He was diligent in helping to select the best day for our trip based on tidal patterns and it paid off big time. We started off on our first drift with each of us getting a nice bite but no fish. Soon after we hooked into the 175lb tarpon in the picture. Captain Christopher expertly navigated the boat while we reeled in this amazing fish. It was an amazing fight and a memory that will last forever. 

 After catching this prize tarpon, my wife caught a nice tarpon in the 100lb range. Finally, I fought a third tarpon that eventually broke off the hook. It was truly an amazing experience. 

Captain Christopher gave us very clear directions for tarpon fishing and was attentive throughout out fishing trip. He knows the fishing grounds like the back of his hand and was able to insure that we had a memorable trip!

Response from Captain

June 6, 2022

It was a pleasure fishing with you!

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Boat category

Center console boats

Capacity

4 persons

Boat length

21 ft

Year built

2019

Boat manufacturer

Clearwater

Boat type

Center console

Engine model

Suzuki

1 x 150HP

Max cruising speed

50 knots

Florida Reels Tarpon - 95% Success

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