Backwater Tarpon Bay Boat Ranger 23 

I couldn’t have asked for a better fishing experience. From the start, Captain Tommy went out of his way to accommodate all of my special requests, making the trip feel completely personalized and stress-free. Their knowledge of the area and attention to detail really stood out. This trip is also in the lagoon so there was no choppy water if you worry about getting sea sick. The highlights, though, were landing some absolutely massive fish. It was a thrilling moment that made the whole trip unforgettable. Everything from the equipment to the guidance was top-notch, and the atmosphere was both relaxed and exciting. If you’re looking for a fishing trip that delivers on both service and results, this is it. I’ll definitely be coming back.

Captain David is an outstanding guide and extremely professional when it comes to tarpon fishing. He knows the water very well, understands tarpon behavior, and always puts you in the right place at the right time. His boat handling, positioning, and instructions throughout the fight were all spot on. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made sure everything was done correctly and safely, from the setup to landing and releasing the fish. You can really tell he has a lot of experience and passion for tarpon fishing. If you are serious about targeting tarpon and want a guide who truly knows what he’s doing, I highly recommend booking a trip with Captain David. I would absolutely fish with him again.

My son and I were pretty bummed when we struck out a couple days ago, so very last minute, as in 1030pm night before we decide to try and book. We had a great time! Hooked into some snook and a tarpon. Best part was that our captain was not only attentive, but really knew his stuff. We were on in no time. Thanks for the memories!

I could not be more thrilled with my experience! The trip is an absolute game-changer. It completely exceeded my expectations, and the quality is unmatched. I’ve already recommended it to my brother-in law because it is truly worth every penny. Five stars—I will definitely be using/buying this again!"

Wow, The Tarpon was a bucket list fish for me, and I got a beauty. We set up in 2 separate spots waiting for that 1 big one. Spirits were high as boats in our cove had fish on then it was our turn. We finished the day with 2 Tarpon, and 3 Baracudas. Our guide was nice enough to swing by the bar, as we needed a refill on Beer during our 3/4 day trip. Our Guide Albi was awesome!!!!!!! He was perfect for our crew! We will be back, Salut'

We had a great day on the water! It was so peaceful and the view was amazing! We were with Captain Rafa aka “the legend” and he was great! It was super chill and he worked really hard for us to catch a tarpon. The wind was not in our favor but we did get manage to catch a 12 pounder and my son was thrilled to reel him in! We also had a 40-45 lb on the line but he got off not before flying out of the water. It was great!!

He was knowledgeable, professional and has a great personality. He was engaged the entire time and made our trip so enjoyable that we will be back. I highly recommend this company and having Captain Manny is an asset to this company.

We had a great afternoon tarpon fishing trip with Captain Manny. Even though we only had two hits and landed one fish, it made my boy's day and created a memory he'll never forget. Captain Manny worked hard the entire trip, stayed positive, and made the experience fun from start to finish. We really enjoyed the four-hour charter, and the next time we're back, we'll definitely be booking another trip with Captain Manny. Highly recommend!

Captain was amazing. We love how family friendly this is, family of 4 with 11yr & 8yr. We caught some huge fish, tarpoon fishing is a must. Kids loved Captian, so tranquillo and cool, so knowledgeable. Thank you Captain Mateo! We will be back!

Captain Manny was great!!! Ice cold water/gatorade, great conversation and his willingness to put us on fish was awesome!!!! My girlfriend caught a snook and I caught a tarpon (Smaller one, but a fish none the less!!!)