Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters - Boca Grande

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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $700
    Giant Tarpon fishing in Boca Grande and in the Charlotte Harbor area. You will also target giant Goliath Grouper, Bull Sharks, and Hammerhead Sharks. All required equipment is supplied by the charter.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $700
    This trip is all about the major prestigious species of the area, Tarpon, Goliath Groupers, Permits, Bull and Hammerhead Sharks. The charter will provide all required equipment for this trip.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $900
    This trip is for anglers who can't get enough fishing done in 4 hours. You will target Tarpon, Permits, Hammerhead and Bull Sharks, as well as Goliath Groupers. All equipment you may need is provided by the charter.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $900
    This trip is for anglers who can't get enough fishing done in 4 hours. You will target Tarpon, Permits, Hammerhead and Bull Sharks, as well as Goliath Groupers. All equipment you may need is provided by the charter.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $1,200
    This full day trip is ideal to relieve you from all that stress from the work week. You will target the Silver King, Permits, Bull and Hammerhead Sharks. The captain will provide you with all equipment you may need.
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $1,600
    For the angler who can't get enough fishing done in 8 hours – spend 12 hours fishing the fantastic waters of Boca Grande! Target the most prestigious fish that reside here, like Tarpon, Permits, Bull and Hammerhead Sharks. You will be supplied with all the necessary equipment.
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FAQs about Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters - Boca Grande

Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters - Boca Grande offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Extended Full Day Trip (12 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

Meet the Captain

Phillip Haley
Boca Grande, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
103 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Permit Permit
Shark (Bull) Bull Shark
Shark (Hammerhead) Hammerhead Shark

Boat specs

Avenger 24 Tower boat (Center console) originally built in 2000, and restored in 2020. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Prepared in advance
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Works for tips
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
Great fishing trip!!!
Great fishing trip!!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
78%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
59%
Appropriate for children
78%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Ed P.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Phillip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 15, 2023
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Steve D.
Pueblo, CO
Excellent
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Tarpon Run at Boca

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 5, 2023
You will not find a better or more experienced captain at Boca Grande. We fished two days with captain Phil on the 10 hour...
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Mike S.
Zephyrhills, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on May 7, 2023
Great fishing trip. Captain Phillip and his mate were great. They got us on the Tarpon right away. Very knowledgeable and skilled....
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Jim B.
Melbourne Village, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (AM) on May 19, 2023
Jim B. recommends Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters - Boca Grande
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Michael M.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 23, 2021
Hands down best guide you can have. Down to earth. Extremely knowledgeable. He put us on some monsters almost immediately....
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