Worms or no worms? ?

Tarpon fishing is still going strong here in the Keys! The numbers have slowed down a little compared to a couple weeks ago, and the seaweed around the bridges has definitely made things challenging at times. There may be a few less fish around, but there’s also a lot less pressure and fewer people fishing for them. Overall, there are still plenty of opportunities to catch that bucket list tarpon!

Tarpon fishing in Marathon is absolutely on fire right now, especially around the bridges. Big schools are stacked up in the current, and live baits like mullet and crabs are getting smoked as soon as they drift back naturally. We’re seeing multiple shots every tide, with aggressive fish and some true giants in the mix. Early mornings and strong moving water have been best, but the bite’s been solid all day. I was able to take 1st place in the latest “Tarponian” tarpon tournament, and it shows just how dialed this fishery is right now. If you want in on peak tarpon action, now’s the time.

Tarpon season is firing on all cylinders right now in Marathon, Florida, and the bite has been absolutely insane. Fish are stacked up along the bridges and channels, and they’re feeding aggressively on both the outgoing and incoming tides. Live mullet and crabs are getting crushed, and early mornings have been producing great action as fish roll consistently and stay active. There are plenty of opportunities each trip, with multiple shots at fish and some big ones in the mix. The tarpon are biting crazy good right now as good as it gets in the Keys. If you’ve been waiting for the right time, this is it.