Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters 

4.8/5 (94 reviews)
 
State licensed
 16 Danford Street, Naples, FL 34102, United States

Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters 

 
State licensed
4.8/5 (94 reviews)
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16 Danford Street
Naples, FL, United States

Explore the waters of Naples, Florida with Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters! Come and spend the day with Captain Phil Haley and first mate Tim Daniels, who will make sure your fishing dreams come true. Captain Phillip Haley has over 20 years of experience guiding fishing charters in Collier County, and the Southwest Florida coast from the Florida Keys to Boca Grande.

Their 24′ Avenger bay boat, is powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, ensuring to get you out to the fish fast. With plenty of deck space and a T-top for shade, it comfortably seats up to 6 people. Children and pets are always welcome aboard. The boat also comes equipped with GPS, fishfinder, VHF radio, fighting chair, and live bait tank.

The crew can take you fishing offshore on the Gulf of Mexico, as well as on backwater fishing adventures in Naples Bay, Ten Thousand Islands, or to the Everglades National Park. Whether you are a beginner or pro angler, this crew is full of experience and you’ll love to spend the day fishing with!

When heading offshore, you will be chasing species such as Grouper, Snapper, Cobia, Permit, Kingfish, Barracuda, and Goliath Grouper on the wrecks. In the backwaters, you will be looking to tackle Tarpon, Snook, Trout, Pompano, Tripletail, Sharks, and more.

Trips include all fishing equipment, bait, lures, fishing licenses, as well as cleaning and bagging of your fish at the end of the trip.

Join Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters and have an amazing fishing adventure on the waters of Naples!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 94 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (75)

Great fun!
backwater fishing
backwater fishing
+72

Angler rating

77
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3
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

83%

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Showing: 5 of 94 reviews
Justus W.
Justus W.
5.0/5

May 8, 2025

Full Day Trip – Backwater

Amazing Trip

VERIFIED

Couldn't have asked for a better first time catching Tarpon! Capt. Phil was great, he had us in the right spot all day long. We will definitely be back!

Couldn't have asked for a better first time catching Tarpon! Capt. Phil was great, he had us in the right spot all day long. We...  

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Michael H.
Michael H.
5.0/5

Apr 15, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM) – Offshore

Great fun!

VERIFIED

Had blast fishing with captain Phil and Tim. They kept us on the fish from the first drop. Highly recommend this charter!

Had blast fishing with captain Phil and Tim. They kept us on the fish from the first drop. Highly recommend this charter!  

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Replied on April 17, 2025
Thank you so much for the great review. Can’t wait to see your family again.

Alfred W.
Alfred W.
5.0/5

Mar 18, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM) – Offshore

backwater fishing

VERIFIED

Captain and mate went under their way to make sure the kids caught some fish. Had a great day underwater looking forward to doing it again next year.

Captain and mate went under their way to make sure the kids caught some fish. Had a great day underwater looking forward to doing...  

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Jason H.
Jason H.
4.7/5

Apr 18, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM) – Backwater

Great experience

VERIFIED

Well the tarpon were hiding from us but the captain and mate still found fish

Well the tarpon were hiding from us but the captain and mate still found fish  

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Tim B.
Tim B.
5.0/5

Mar 27, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM) – Offshore

Marco winds

VERIFIED

Phil and Tim maneuvered the strong winds and managed to put us on fish. Even a dolphin show.

Phil and Tim maneuvered the strong winds and managed to put us on fish. Even a dolphin show.  

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Replied on March 31, 2025
Thank you so much for the great review. Hope to see your family again soon.

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM) – Backwater
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM) – Backwater
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (AM) – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM) – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Backwater
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Backwater
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 94 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (75)

Great fun!
backwater fishing
backwater fishing
+72

Angler rating

77
8
3
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

83%

Showing 1 - 5 of 94 reviews
Showing: 5 of 94 reviews
Justus W.
Justus W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing Trip

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Backwater on May 8, 2025

Couldn't have asked for a better first time catching Tarpon! Capt. Phil was great, he had us in the right spot all day long. We will definitely be back!

Couldn't have asked for a better first time catching Tarpon! Capt. Phil was great, he had us in the right spot all day long. We will definitely be back!  

 Justus W. recommends Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters

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Michael H.
Michael H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fun!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) – Offshore on April 15, 2025

Had blast fishing with captain Phil and Tim. They kept us on the fish from the first drop. Highly recommend this charter!

Had blast fishing with captain Phil and Tim. They kept us on the fish from the first drop. Highly recommend this charter!  

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Replied on April 17, 2025
Thank you so much for the great review. Can’t wait to see your family again.

Alfred W.
Alfred W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

backwater fishing

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) – Offshore on March 18, 2025

Captain and mate went under their way to make sure the kids caught some fish. Had a great day underwater looking forward to doing it again next year.

Captain and mate went under their way to make sure the kids caught some fish. Had a great day underwater looking forward to doing it again next year.  

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Jason H.
Jason H.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) – Backwater on April 18, 2025

Well the tarpon were hiding from us but the captain and mate still found fish

Well the tarpon were hiding from us but the captain and mate still found fish  

 Jason H. recommends Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters

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Tim B.
Tim B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Marco winds

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) – Offshore on March 27, 2025

Phil and Tim maneuvered the strong winds and managed to put us on fish. Even a dolphin show.

Phil and Tim maneuvered the strong winds and managed to put us on fish. Even a dolphin show.  

 Tim B. recommends Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters

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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 31, 2025
Thank you so much for the great review. Hope to see your family again soon.

FAQs about Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Avenger
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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