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Sanibel-Captiva Tarpon Season Heats Up:
Sanibel-Captiva Tarpon Season Heats Up:
June 2, 2025
Tarpon season is in full swing along the waters of Sanibel and Captiva Islands, and Endless Summer Charters is making waves with its exceptional success targeting the prized โ€œSilver King.โ€ Known for their acrobatic leaps and powerful runs, tarpon are a bucket-list catch for anglers, and this yearโ€™s migration is offering some of the best action in recent memory. Led by the seasoned team of Captain Bill Hammond, Captain CJ LaFauci, and Captain Hunter Tinsley, Endless Summer Charters has been consistently hooking into tarpon during the peak of their migration along the Gulf Coast. With decades of combined experience, these captains have honed their expertise in reading tides, tracking bait schools, and understanding the subtle patterns of tarpon behavior that change with the season. โ€œWeโ€™ve been on the fish every day,โ€ said Capt. CJ. โ€œTheyโ€™re moving through the passes and staging off the beaches. Knowing when and where to be is everything, and this year, the timing has been spot-on.โ€ Captain Bill, known for his calm demeanor and strategic instincts, added, โ€œThe tarpon started showing strong in April, and the bite has only improved. Weโ€™re seeing solid numbers from Captiva Pass down to Knapps Point, and the early morning outgoing tides have been lights out.โ€ Captain Hunter, who specializes in nearshore and beachside approaches, noted the importance of adapting to the tarponโ€™s ever-shifting habits. โ€œTheyโ€™re keyed in on crabs and threadfins this year. Matching that bait profile and presenting it just right has made all the difference.โ€ Endless Summer Chartersโ€™ success is no accident. Their intimate knowledge of tarpon migratory routes, behavior patterns, and local waters sets them apart as one of the premier charter operations in Southwest Florida. The team focuses not just on putting clients on fish, but creating an unforgettable experience for seasoned anglers and first-timers alike. Tarpon season near Sanibel and Captiva typically peaks from May through early July โ€” so the time to book is now. Ready to hook the Silver King? Book your tarpon adventure today with Endless Summer Charters.
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What anglers said about fishing in Port Sanibel Marina

The snook need accurate casting at structure , the trout seem the easiest to catch often striking multiples times
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The snook need accurate casting at structure , the trout seem the easiest to catch often striking multiples times
Sanibel Saltwater Adventures
Sanibel Saltwater Adventures
Talk to the captain ahead of time, align your expectations with the captain, enjoy.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Talk to the captain ahead of time, align your expectations with the captain, enjoy.
Tarpon Magic Charters
Tarpon Magic Charters
If sea conditions permit, I recommend that you opt for reef fishing. Inshore is great too, but I like the chance to battle a shark, goliath grouper, cobia or other larger fish...
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If sea conditions permit, I recommend that you opt for reef fishing. Inshore is great too, but I like the chance to battle a shark, goliath grouper, cobia or other larger fish...
Endless Summer Charters
Endless Summer Charters
Certainly use a knowledgeable guide and donโ€™t set your catch expectation high. Always better to be surprised than disappointed.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Certainly use a knowledgeable guide and donโ€™t set your catch expectation high. Always better to be surprised than disappointed.
Tarpon Magic Charters
Tarpon Magic Charters
Ft. Myers has great opportunties for fishing. The Sanibel area is absolutely beautiful. A charter will help you take the worry out of species sizes and limits. They will also get you to the best fishing locations and know which techniques work.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Ft. Myers has great opportunties for fishing. The Sanibel area is absolutely beautiful. A charter will help you take the worry out of species sizes and limits. They will also get you to the best fishing locations and know which techniques work.
Tarpon Magic Charters
Tarpon Magic Charters
This app made things extremely easy to book and communicate With the captain. Notification prior to the trip were helpful.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
This app made things extremely easy to book and communicate With the captain. Notification prior to the trip were helpful.
Tarpon Magic Charters
Tarpon Magic Charters
The Snook were a little tougher to find since they were just starting to move into the coves. Perfect time for Sea Trout though, they were really high quality fish and we caught one after another, 22-23 inchers were common. Next time I may wait until the Snook season opens in March and maybe the Red Fish will be moved in a little more by that time. But, I would do this trip over again in a heartbeat, weather was perfect and we found fish everywhere the dolphins were not!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The Snook were a little tougher to find since they were just starting to move into the coves. Perfect time for Sea Trout though, they were really high quality fish and we caught one after another, 22-23 inchers were common. Next time I may wait until the Snook season opens in March and maybe the Red Fish will be moved in a little more by that time. But, I would do this trip over again in a heartbeat, weather was perfect and we found fish everywhere the dolphins were not!
Sanibel Saltwater Adventures
Sanibel Saltwater Adventures
January bring an extra layer or two sunblock sunglasses and a cold sandwich and snacks
Excellent
5.0 / 5
January bring an extra layer or two sunblock sunglasses and a cold sandwich and snacks
Sanibel Saltwater Adventures
Sanibel Saltwater Adventures
CPT Rob is the perfect charter for families with kids or first-time fishing experiences.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
CPT Rob is the perfect charter for families with kids or first-time fishing experiences.
Tarpon Magic Charters
Tarpon Magic Charters
Pay attention to the tides and weather if you can. Captains like Mike are very knowledgeable about the area and can give you valuable information to help plan yoir fishing trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Pay attention to the tides and weather if you can. Captains like Mike are very knowledgeable about the area and can give you valuable information to help plan yoir fishing trip.
Southwest Florida Charters
Southwest Florida Charters Eldersburg, MD