Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters - Boca Grande 

4.7/5 (25 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 491 Bayou Avenue, Boca Grande, FL 33921, United States

Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters - Boca Grande 

Over 9 miles offshore
Boca Grande, FL, United States
24 ft
4
4.7/5 (25 reviews)

Boca Grande is known to be one of the premier fishing spots in Florida, which is one of the premier fishing spots in the world. Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters will take you to the hottest fishing spots in the gorgeous local waters and put you on the hottest bite around, so get ready for a fight of a lifetime!

Join Captain Phillip Haley on board their 24' center console, manufactured by the Avenger company. She's powered by a beast of an engine, a 300 HP Suzuki. That allows you to travel across the water at a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots, you'll waste no time traveling! A wireless trolling motor and live bait well are on board to give you an edge in catching that trophy fish. Don't worry about fighting a huge Tarpon or Shark, a fighting chair is there to give you added support.

You will target a variety of prestigious fish that live in the area, like the famous Silver King, Permit, Goliath Grouper, as well as Bull and Hammerhead Sharks. You'll have the chance to try out a variety of fishing techniques, like spinning, jigging, bottom fishing, and trolling, all while using light and heavy tackle. Live bait is available and can be prepared in advance.

There's no minimum age policy with Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters. Anglers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join this exciting fishing adventure! The first mate will clean, fillet, and bag your catch for you. He works for tips only, so gratuity is greatly appreciated. The charter will provide you with all required equipment. Customers are advised to bring sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, adequate clothing, and a waterproof camera.

Boca Grande is known to be one of the premier fishing spots in Florida, which is one of the premier fishing spots in the world. Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters will take you to the hottest fishing spots in the gorgeous local waters and put you on the hottest bite around, so get ready for a fight of a lifetime!

Join Captain Phillip Haley on board their 24' center console, manufactured by the Avenger company. She's powered by a beast of an engine, a 300 HP Suzuki. That allows you to travel across the water at a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots, you'll waste no time traveling! A wireless trolling motor and live bait well are on board to give you an edge in catching that trophy fish. Don't worry about fighting a huge Tarpon or Shark, a fighting chair is there to give you added support.

You will target a variety of prestigious fish that live in the area, like the famous Silver King, Permit, Goliath Grouper, as well as Bull and Hammerhead Sharks. You'll have the chance to try out a variety of fishing techniques, like spinning, jigging, bottom fishing, and trolling, all while using light and heavy tackle. Live bait is available and can be prepared in advance.

There's no minimum age policy with Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters. Anglers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join this exciting fishing adventure! The first mate will clean, fillet, and bag your catch for you. He works for tips only, so gratuity is greatly appreciated. The charter will provide you with all required equipment. Customers are advised to bring sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, adequate clothing, and a waterproof camera.

Phillip Haley
Captain
Phillip Haley
30 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.7
25 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

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Brett Whitson
Brett Whitson
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Capt. Phil will put you on the fish!
3/4 Day Trip on June 4, 20264 adults

While no Captain can guarantee the fish will bite, I can guarantee no Captain will work harder to put you on the fish than Captain Phillip of Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters. He called me before our scheduled trip and asked if we could push the trip back a day or so due to weather after a front stalled in our area. I feel like most captains would have just ran the trip as scheduled. Captain Phillip wanted to make sure my family had the best experience and best chance to catch fish. Captain Phillip and mate Tim were great with my wife and kids and did everything in their power to keep us is the action all day. We will definitely be back fishing with Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters again! Thanks Captain Phillip!

Reported catch:
Tarpon
Phillip Haley
Response from Captain

thank you so much for the great review. I had a great time with your family. We will see you on the next trip. Can’t wait.

Ed Phillips
Ed Phillips
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Phillip
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 15, 20233 adults

Kristina Bergman
Kristina Bergman
us
Alaska, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Amazing Tarpon Half Day with my 16 year old son!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 25, 20254 adults

August caught a 200lb, 76” Tarpon today! Captain was calm, informative, and a great teacher for my son’s first time on a Tarpon! August’s Uncle also caught a 90lb Tarpon today! We will be back next year!

Steve Drew
Steve Drew
us
Nevada, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Tarpon Run at Boca
Full Day Trip on May 5, 20232 adults

You will not find a better or more experienced captain at Boca Grande. We fished two days with captain Phil on the 10 hour trips. Boat was in great condition, mate (Tim) extremely helpful, and the fishing was awesome! We will fish with Captain Phil and his counter part captain Jeff again that is for sure. Thank you both for making our trip so enjoyable. Steve from Las Vegas

Reported catch:
Tarpon
Joe Taraboletti
Joe Taraboletti
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Full Day Trip on June 28, 20253 adults

FAQs about Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters - Boca Grande

Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters - Boca Grande offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $900 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters - Boca Grande, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radio
  • Sonar
Trips booked with Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters - Boca Grande include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Prepared in advance)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate (Works for tips)
  • Fishing license
Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters - Boca Grande offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters - Boca Grande offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters - Boca Grande include:
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Permit
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Phillip Haley
Phillip Haley
Phillip Haley

Boca Grande, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
137 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2016

Captain Phil Haley was born and raised in Southwest Florida, and has been fishing the Collier County local waters for over 25 years. He is a licensed USCG Captain, and founded Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters in 1996. Capt. Phil offers exciting offshore and backwater fishing excursions for all guests, mo matter if you are a group of friends or a family, fishing for the first time or a serious angler.

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
137 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2016

Captain Phil Haley was born and raised in Southwest Florida, and has been fishing the Collier County local waters for over 25 years. He is a licensed USCG Captain, and founded Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters in 1996. Capt. Phil offers exciting offshore and backwater fishing excursions for all guests, mo matter if you are a group of friends or a family, fishing for the first time or a serious angler.

The fish you can target

Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Permit
Permit
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Tarpon
Tarpon
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Permit
Permit
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Tarpon
Tarpon

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Avenger 24 Tower boat
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radio
Sonar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Prepared in advance
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Works for tips
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Boca Grande to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No min. age, life jackets supplied
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory
Goliath Groupers and Hammerhead Sharks

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Boca Grande right now

Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
PermitPermit
TarponTarpon

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