- How far out
- Bays, flats & passes (protected)
- Water & comfort
- Calm — best for avoiding seasickness
- Trip length
- 4–8 hrs (half or full day)
- You'll catch
- Snook, redfish, spotted seatrout
- Best for
- Families, kids, first-timers
- Boat
- Shallow-draft bay boat
- Season
- Open all year
- Price
- $700–$1,400
Chase the Silver King in Florida's Pristine Coastal Waters
Tarpon Fishing Charters on Anna Maria Island
Choose Your Tarpon Trip
Spring and summer bring one of the most thrilling fishing adventures to Anna Maria Island and Tampa Bay—tarpon fishing. Known as the “Silver King,” tarpon are prized for their incredible strength, acrobatics, and challenging fights. Our tarpon fishing charters are tailored for anglers of all skill levels, ensuring a memorable experience as you target these legendary fish.
We use live bait, such as crabs and pinfish, to maximize your chances of success. These trips take place in some of the best tarpon hotspots, including Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay, Egmont Key, the Gulf Beach, and the Manatee River.
Our Trips Include
- Bait & Tackle
- Fishing Licenses
- Bottled Water
- Bag & Filet any Legal Catch
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6 Hour Tarpon Trip
Spend a half-day chasing tarpon in Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay, or near Egmont Key. This trip is perfect for anglers looking for an action-packed adventure without committing to a full day.
$ 1,200 up to 4 -
8 Hour Tarpon Trip
A full-day tarpon fishing experience that allows you to explore multiple hotspots, including the Gulf Beach and Manatee River, while targeting trophy-sized tarpon.
$ 1,600 up to 4
Species Targeted
Inshore · Nearshore · Deep Sea · Tarpon · Fly
How This Trip Compares
Still weighing your options? Here's how this charter stacks up against our other fishing trips.
| Inshore Calm, protected water — the easygoing favorite for families and first-timers. | Nearshore The deep-sea thrill without the long haul — big-fish action a few miles off the beach. | Deep Sea The full-day, far-out trophy hunt — our most in-demand trip, and it books up fast. | You're viewing Tarpon A bucket-list battle with the “Silver King” — our signature seasonal trip. | Fly The purest test of skill — sight-casting the flats with a fly rod. | |
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| How far out | Bays, flats & passes (protected) | 1–9 miles off the beach | 30–100 miles offshore | Nearshore — Egmont Key & Skyway | Inshore flats & mangrove creeks |
| Water & comfort | Calm — best for avoiding seasickness | Light chop, still close to shore | Open Gulf — for experienced crews | Light chop, close to shore | Calm, protected water |
| Trip length | 4–8 hrs (half or full day) | 4–6 hrs (half day) | 6–8 hrs (full day) | 6–8 hrs (half or full day) | 4–8 hrs (half or full day) |
| You'll catch | Snook, redfish, spotted seatrout | King & Spanish mackerel, grouper, snapper, cobia | Red snapper, grouper, amberjack, tuna | Tarpon — the “Silver King” | Snook & redfish on the fly |
| Best for | Families, kids, first-timers | The deep-sea feel, easier to book | Hardcore anglers & trophy hunters | Anglers chasing a trophy fight | Fly anglers & technique lovers |
| Boat | Shallow-draft bay boat | 24′ center console with tower | 31′ Contender with restroom | 24′ center console with tower | Shallow-draft bay boat |
| Season | Open all year | Open all year | Open all year | Seasonal — spring & summer | Open all year |
| Price | $700–$1,400 | $1,000–$1,200 | $1,800–$2,200 | $1,200–$1,600 | $700–$1,400 |
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- How far out
- 1–9 miles off the beach
- Water & comfort
- Light chop, still close to shore
- Trip length
- 4–6 hrs (half day)
- You'll catch
- King & Spanish mackerel, grouper, snapper, cobia
- Best for
- The deep-sea feel, easier to book
- Boat
- 24′ center console with tower
- Season
- Open all year
- Price
- $1,000–$1,200
- How far out
- 30–100 miles offshore
- Water & comfort
- Open Gulf — for experienced crews
- Trip length
- 6–8 hrs (full day)
- You'll catch
- Red snapper, grouper, amberjack, tuna
- Best for
- Hardcore anglers & trophy hunters
- Boat
- 31′ Contender with restroom
- Season
- Open all year
- Price
- $1,800–$2,200
- How far out
- Nearshore — Egmont Key & Skyway
- Water & comfort
- Light chop, close to shore
- Trip length
- 6–8 hrs (half or full day)
- You'll catch
- Tarpon — the “Silver King”
- Best for
- Anglers chasing a trophy fight
- Boat
- 24′ center console with tower
- Season
- Seasonal — spring & summer
- Price
- $1,200–$1,600
- How far out
- Inshore flats & mangrove creeks
- Water & comfort
- Calm, protected water
- Trip length
- 4–8 hrs (half or full day)
- You'll catch
- Snook & redfish on the fly
- Best for
- Fly anglers & technique lovers
- Boat
- Shallow-draft bay boat
- Season
- Open all year
- Price
- $700–$1,400
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