BOCA GRANDE PASS TARPON FISHING
(MAY-JULY)

Fishing Boca Grande Pass for Tarpon is the Superbowl of fishing and is unlike any other experience. During peak season there are usually several dozen boats all working the same area of the Pass just a stones throw from the lighthouse and the spectator-lined beach.


Why all the boats in such a small area? More than 5000 Tarpon are landed annually at Boca Grande, making it the Tarpon Capitol of the World, that's why. Tarpon fishing the pass can be a rewarding experience--and a frustrating one as well. The large number of boats in close proximity to one another, a healthy supply of giant sharks who regularly devour Tarpon at boat side (this is a site you will not soon forget), and the Tarpons' uncanny ability to shake hooks loose during their aerial displays, all combine to make landing a very large Tarpon truly an accomplishment.

Tarpon fishing is spectacular in Boca Grande and can't be beat in shear numbers of fish caught and in the average size of the fish caught. (The Tarpon here average 120-135 and regularly surpass the 190lb mark.) If you book a Boca Grande Tarpon trip, be ready for the experience of a lifetime. You are sure to have a lot of action, fight a lot of fish, and hopefully take home the coveted boat side picture of your giant Silver King.

If you are looking for something a little more quiet and out of the way, sight fishing the roving pods of fish off our spectacular beaches is often just as productive, and can be done well after the fish have left the Pass. See our Backcountry and Sight Fishing page for more info on beach fishing for Tarpon. But either way, Captain Tom is one of the best Boca Grande Tarpon guides on the water!

TACKLE AND TECHNIQUES

For most pass fishing we use conventional reels spooled with 40-50lb mono and fish 4-6 oz. artificial jigs attached to a large circle hook. This is by far the most productive type of fishing in the pass, and is also much safer for the fish than traditional methods. During 'Hill Tides,' evenings, and night trips various live baits are also utilized.

CAPACITY

Price includes up to 3 anglers and 1-2 observers . Additional angler space available at a rate of $25 for a half day, $50 for a full day.

(Maximum load being 4 persons + Captain)

***State regulations place a limit of 3 lines being fished per boat at any one time in Boca Grande Pass during season***

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ARTIFICIAL AND LIVE BAIT
LENGTH
RATES
4 HOURS - HALF DAY $400
6 HOURS - 3/4 DAY $525
8 HOURS - FULL DAY $625


 


THE 'HILL TIDE'

The 'Hill Tide' is a local reference used to describe an occurrence during the new and full moons of May, June, and early July that is truly one of the most amazing fishing experiences you could imagine. During these tides, hundreds of thousands of crabs are washed out of the vast shallows of Charlotte Harbor and right through Boca Grande Pass over an area known as "The Hill." Tarpon congregate on 'The Hill' and proceed to absolutely stuff them selves on these tasty little morsels. They can been seen feeding actively on the surface, and will rarely turn down a properly presented live crab as bait. Double, and even triple hookups are not uncommon during these feeding frenzies. These fish are often targeted with lighter tackle than traditionally used in Boca Grande, making the experience that much more challenging and fun. True hill tides are sometimes difficult to estimate, but are based on moon phases and the activity of recent years.

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