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Tarpon Springs Fishing Charters

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Tarpon Springs: 292 fishing charters available
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5.0 / 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Tarpon Springs

According to customer reviews, Chances R Fishing Charters, Anclote Adventures, and Patriotic Guide Service are some of the most popular fishing charters in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Full list of top fishing charters in Tarpon Springs.

The average price for a private 4 hour Tarpon Springs fishing trip is $384, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you $528 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Chances R Fishing Charters, Anclote Adventures, and Patriotic Guide Service all received great reviews from families who booked fishing trips in Tarpon Springs.

The most popular fish species you can target are Snook, Redfish, and Cobia. Top fishing techniques include Light Tackle, Spinning, and Jigging. Inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing are commonly offered by local guides.

While most people will exclusively think of fishing for Silver King, Tarpon Springs has a lot more to offer to a prospective angler. This diverse fishery caters to all levels and Tarpon Springs fishing charters have access to a network of flats, Anclote Anchorage, Gulf fisheries, and Lake Tarpon. And they’re all at your disposal.
 
If you’re looking for the best Tarpon action, Saint Joseph Sound is one of the premium locations. Add to that Trout winter run, as well as year-round fishing for Snook, Redfish, Pompano, Flounder, and Mackerel, and you’ve got a winning combo. Freshwater anglers will enjoy Lake Tarpon (though the name is misleading), where they can cast their line for big Bass, Bluegill, Black Crappie, and Redear Sunfish.
 
Of course, you can’t miss out on exploring the Gulf while you’re in town. Nearshore, chase after King and Spanish Mackerel, Snapper, Grouper, and Cobia. Hardcore anglers travel past the 60-mile mark to find Mahi Mahi and Wahoo. Deep sea fishing is fantastic, but you’ll have to go 80 miles offshore to hook impressive Amberjack, Sailfish, and a wide range of Grouper and Snapper species.
 
All that being said, who can go fishing in Tarpon Springs? Well, just about anyone. Families with kids will have a blast on half day inshore excursions, and a lot of tasty fish for dinner. Nearshore trips are perfect for novices looking to experience diverse fishing not that far from land. Finally, deep sea fishing expeditions are usually booked by the seaworthy fishers, ready for a test of strength and skill.
 
Come to Tarpon Springs, find your captain, and your fishing adventure can begin!
 

Rules & Regulations

If you are fishing with one of the licensed Tarpon Springs fishing charters, you don’t need a saltwater fishing license. Freshwater and solo anglers should be informed on fishing regulations and what type of license is required.

Tarpon Springs
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Based on 27695 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

January
You might get cool weather, but the bite is super hot, with Grouper bunching up around the nearshore and offshore bottoms, making any day a great one for catch and release. You can also get Redfish, Snook, and Trout.
February
February brings a steady bite from inshore species, and you can get Snook, Redfish, and some Trout, or practice catch and release for Gag Grouper.
March
As the cold front rolls out of town and the temperatures go up, Snook rise in numbers, especially around creeks. You can also get some Sheepshead as well as Mackerel a bit further out.
April
If you don’t mind traveling more than 50 miles from land, then the trip can yield some big and hard-fighting Wahoo. Meanwhile, you can target a slew of species inshore, with Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, and Snook topping the list.
May
It’s all about Tarpon this time of year. Choose fly fishing or sight casting and come out to the Saint Joseph Sound for a fishing spectacle! You can also get Trout and Snook inshore, as well as Black and Red Drum.
June
Get out early to avoid fickle weather, get some fresh bait, and make your aim for Snook and Redfish. Tarpon are biting left and right, so your inshore trip will probably be a memorable one.
July
Bottom fisheries near offshore reefs and wrecks hold Snapper and Grouper. Anglers on vacation are all headed out to find delicious table fare. Stay inshore and you can get a beautiful King Mackerel or two on the line.
August
Mangrove Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Flounder, or all of the above – the choice is yours in August. There are plenty of Trout in the water, so you could easily land a mixed bag of top-tier inshore species.
September
If you’re looking for a fall brawl, these waters will give you a steady bite from Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, and Mackerel. Inshore fisheries are on fire and you will definitely want to join the chase.
October
Redfish are getting better on the flats while you can find superb Snook fishing around creeks and rivers. The King Mackerel fall run is in full swing, and slow trolling can get you bags of catch.
November
Although the weather’s cooling off, the waters are lit up with Snook around the creeks and King Mackerel around deeper flats. You can get epic Redfish and Black Drum as they enter their fall frenzy.
December
The days are colder, but fishing surely isn’t. An average day on the water can get you Snook, Kingfish, some Redfish, Black Drum, and more.

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Get with your Captain to see when he would suggest going out. Considering the tides and time of day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get with your Captain to see when he would suggest going out. Considering the tides and time of day.
Mike  H.
Mike H.
Its hot! The fish were not wanting to bite for us. Fishing is very dependant on the tide. The scenery all around is beautiful.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Its hot! The fish were not wanting to bite for us. Fishing is very dependant on the tide. The scenery all around is beautiful.
Dan  T.
Dan T. Greenville, MI
Communicate w/ you Capt about the tides & weather if youโ€™re serious about fishing! So much activities in this fishing town.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Communicate w/ you Capt about the tides & weather if youโ€™re serious about fishing! So much activities in this fishing town.
Jennifer  N.
Jennifer N. San Diego, CA
Absolutely! The captain was fantastic teaching us what to do, how to cast, and how to reel in. Anyone who wants to do something fun out on the water should try it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely! The captain was fantastic teaching us what to do, how to cast, and how to reel in. Anyone who wants to do something fun out on the water should try it.
Laura  P.
Laura P.
We had great weather in Tarpon Springs the fishing was great we had a good time and yes I'd recommend it for the first time Fisherman's
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We had great weather in Tarpon Springs the fishing was great we had a good time and yes I'd recommend it for the first time Fisherman's
Ronald  V.
Ronald V. Swanton, OH
Water temps are a bit chilly for inshore fishing-head to the deeper waters.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Water temps are a bit chilly for inshore fishing-head to the deeper waters.
Melanie  D.
Melanie D. Cadyville, NY
Lots of water and sunscreen in the captain. Iโ€™ll take care of the rest. Captain John was great.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Lots of water and sunscreen in the captain. Iโ€™ll take care of the rest. Captain John was great.
Joe  A.
Joe A. Kildeer, IL
I was actually fishing in Kissimmee, but when going out on a charter with A Horizon Charters on any body of water the fishing is going to be great!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I was actually fishing in Kissimmee, but when going out on a charter with A Horizon Charters on any body of water the fishing is going to be great!
Gloria  W.
Gloria W. United States
Listen to Cpt. Brent. Heโ€™s extremely knowledgeable and will put you on the fish as long as you do what he says.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Listen to Cpt. Brent. Heโ€™s extremely knowledgeable and will put you on the fish as long as you do what he says.
David  E.
David E. Ruskin, FL

Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Knowledgeable and worked hard to make trip great. Would definitely recommend.
Randy  P.
Randy P.
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
We really had a blast fishing in Tarpon Bay with Capt. Robby! He was so much fun and very helpful. We learned a lot and are looking forward to our next trip out with him.
Mike  H.
Mike H.
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Captain was awesome. Down to earth and the vibe was chill. Very clean boat. Willing to do anything to catch some fish. We landed a bunch this trip. Highly recommend. Will be going again as well as all my Referalโ€™s will be for his charter. Highly recommend this dude. I called others and they were over priced or couldn't make the day. He made time with a very short notice and put his own schedule aside to make things happen. Tight lines!
Igor  S.
Igor S. Fort Myers, Florida
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Had a great time. Captain Robby is very knowledgeable about the area and takes good care of his equipment. The bite was slow but the trip was great! He worked hard to put us on the fish.
Dan  T.
Dan T. Greenville, MI
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Great, fun day with Captain Robby. He is very informative about fishing and the areas history. Had beautiful weather and a great morning fishing. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a good fishing trip. We thought his price was fair and reasonable. Enjoyed this trip so much that we booked another trip with him.
Laura  L.
Laura L. Johnstown, PA
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Amazing fishing experience. Captain Robert knows how to make your trip successful. Applause to him and his boat.
Artiom  S.
Artiom S. NEW PRT RCHY, FL
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Had a trip with my two boys 6 & 8 and had a great experience! We werenโ€™t getting any hits but n the beginning of our trip and the captain moved to different spot were the fish were lively. Got multiple hits on fish after we moved and the captain helped out boys to make sure they were casting where they needed to and were loaded with live bait. At the end when we had no keepers the captain found a spot and helped the boys to get a good fighting fish that was a keeper. Great experience!
David  S.
David S.
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Captain Robbie was fun, friendly, and knows where the fish are. We had him hopping with four poles going off constantly he kept the bait flowing! Super fun trip. The boys said "WAY better than universal!" Thanks cap!
Jason  P.
Jason P. Moscow, ID
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Captain was great. Made some memories on the water, with my boys and ripped some lips. Weโ€™ll be back.
Frank  D.
Frank D. United States
A Horizon Fishing Charters
A Horizon Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(92 reviews)
Amazing experience with captain John! He had us getting huge blow ups on top water and scored tons of fish! Highly recommend!!!
Moses  S.
Moses S. Spring Hill, FL
A Horizon Fishing Charters
A Horizon Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(92 reviews)
We had a great experience landing multiple quality fish. The guide never stopped working to keep us on the fish. We will definitely be back.
Troy  S.
Troy S. Chicago, Illinois
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
5 stars would definitely do it again! I was scrambling to find another charter since our last person canceled last min. Capt Robbie was extremely professional, quick to respond answered all our qโ€™s. The day was so fun, he taught us how to snorkel for scallops as well. He customized this trip to catered for my dadโ€™s birthday half fishing half scalloping. We cannot thank him enough & will def be back!!
Jennifer  N.
Jennifer N. San Diego, CA
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Capt Rob was awesome! Great trip! Rob made things fun and easy. Our group had every skill level of fishing on board. Rob kept us on fish the whole trip. We will definitely book with him again!!
Michael  D.
Michael D. Abington, PA
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
My son and I just got back from an afternoon fishing trip with Captain Robert. We had a blast and he put us onto several redfish almost immediately. Very professional and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back!
Ryan  H.
Ryan H. Land O' Lakes, Florida
Florida Snook Charters
Florida Snook Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(30 reviews)
Excellent job he was very instructive on how to catch put us on fish highly. Recommended
Greg  A.
Greg A. Quarryville, PA
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Great experience with my older dad and 7 yo son. Very patient with kids, great idea to take a break in the middle of the day for lunch. Everyone had a blast, will definitely book again!
Brett  A.
Brett A. Odessa, FL
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Highly recommend! Went for a boys three hour trip and Capt. Robert was great with my 6 year old! Capt. Robert was very helpful and willing to work around our vacation schedule when the weather wasn't in our favor on our original date! We can't wait til next year to book again with him!
Matthew  R.
Matthew R. Bean Station, TN
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Super fun time! Amazing hospitality, great fishing techniques and nice clean boat! Definitely recommend booking , will be rebooking soon!
Kanayri  P.
Kanayri P. Suffolk, VA
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Capt Robbie was an absolute joy to hang with for a Saturday. He had a great feel for the whole group and knew that my 11 year old Ben was the VIP. We chased big fish early and ended catching a bunch of small/medium fish to slam dunk the event. He could even feel that we loved nature watching and tried to get us within a safe view of a variety of wildlife.
David  C.
David C. Pembroke Pines, Florida
Chances R Fishing Charters
Chances R Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in Tarpon Springs
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(77 reviews)
Great fishing experience. Caught many smaller fish around Anclote island and got to see some dolphins and sting rays on our trip as well. Would do it again and totally recommend
Edgardo  S.
Edgardo S. Lakeland, FL

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