Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters 

4.8/5 (112 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Danford Street 1575, Naples, FL 34112, United States

Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters 

Over 9 miles offshore
Naples, FL, United States
24 ft
6
4.8/5 (112 reviews)

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!

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!

Phillip Haley
Captain
Phillip Haley
30 years of experience
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Half Day Trip (AM) – Backwater
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM) – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM) – Backwater
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM) – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Backwater
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Backwater
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.8
112 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (102)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
89%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

All reviews (112)

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Michael McCarthy
Michael McCarthy
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
great day fishing
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on July 6, 20264 adults

Capt. Phil helped is catch a bunch of fish including Grouper and Barracuda. He was great with the kids and such a pleasure to hang out with while fishing. We all enjoyed our time on the water. The trip is good for anyone who wants to catch large fish off shore. The boat was stocked with lots of cold water and had a cooler for food which was nice to have on a hot day. Definitely recommend this boat and crew.

Kevin Kegley
Kevin Kegley
Repeat angler
us
Nevada, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
had a great time Goliath Grouper caught
Half Day Trip (AM) – Backwater on July 29, 20264 adults

My family had a great time with Captain Phil. My boys competed with who caught the biggest. they said a tie but i think the Goliath Grouper was the biggest.

Reported catch:
Goliath Grouper
Phillip Haley
Response from Captain

thank you so much for the great review. Hopefully I will see your family again. Please call me ahead of time before you come down and I can give you the best times and date for your week that you come down. Thank you so much again Phil Haley.

Heather Hepler
Heather Hepler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fabulous
Half Day Trip (AM) – Offshore on February 27, 20263 adults

We had such a great fishing trip. I went with my two boys and we all caught fish. The captain and his partner were to kind and helpful. He even loaned me his jacket when I was cold. Would highly recommend!

Jonathan Schoen
Jonathan Schoen
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Phillip
Half Day Trip (AM) – Offshore on August 9, 20264 adults

William Lamont
William Lamont
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
5 trips
5.0
Verified
caught a ton
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on February 25, 20261 adult

no big fish this time but caught almost 20 snapper overall a great experience

FAQs about Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters

Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) – Backwater (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) – Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) – Backwater (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) – Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Backwater (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Backwater (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radio
  • Sonar
Trips booked with Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We catch live bait on the trip!)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Up to 30 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Tarpon Tamer Fishing Charters 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 include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Phillip Haley
Phillip Haley
Phillip Haley

Naples, 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

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Pompano
Pompano
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Snook
Snook
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

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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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 30 miles
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
Flybridge
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radio
Sonar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We catch live bait on the trip!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

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

What’s biting in Naples right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
PermitPermit
PompanoPompano
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
Shark (Hammerhead)Shark (Hammerhead)
SnookSnook
TarponTarpon
TripletailTripletail

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