Tarpon Fishing Charters in St. Petersburg
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29 tarpon charters in St. Petersburg, FL — no booking commissions.
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Tarpon charters in St. Petersburg at a glance
Worked out from the 29 tarpon listings on this page. Each figure shows how many captains it is based on.
Where they fish. 27 of the 28 captains here who say where they fish run tarpon trips inshore (bays, flats and backcountry), and 16 fish nearshore (reefs, wrecks and structure close to shore), 8 fish offshore (blue water), 3 fish in deep water, 2 fish on the reefs. Some captains run more than one kind of trip.
Also on the same boats. Captains here who target tarpon also run trips for redfish (25 of 29), snook (23 of 29), grouper (17 of 29), speckled trout (7 of 29) and snapper (6 of 29). A mixed-bag trip is often possible if you ask.
Common questions
How much does a tarpon fishing charter in St. Petersburg cost?
Among the tarpon charters listed in St. Petersburg, FL, a half-day trip is typically about $550 (most between $500 and $600), from 12 published rates, and a full-day trip is typically about $950 (most between $800 and $1,000), from 12 published rates. Each captain sets their own rate, and some price per person rather than per boat, so check what is included and contact the captain for your date and group.
How many people can go on a tarpon charter in St. Petersburg?
Of the 12 boats here that list a passenger limit, the typical limit is 4 anglers, and 4 take 6 or more.
What else can you catch on a tarpon charter in St. Petersburg?
Captains here who target tarpon most often also run trips for redfish (25 of 29), snook (23 of 29), grouper (17 of 29).
Tarpon Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Looking to target tarpon out of St. Petersburg, Florida? These charters put you with captains who fish these waters regularly and know where tarpon are holding through the season. The silver king — a bucket-list fly fishing target.
Booking a St. Petersburg captain who specializes in tarpon means local knowledge of the tides, structure, and bait that move the bite day to day. Trips typically include the boat, tackle, bait, and licenses — compare the captains below and reach out directly to lock in a date.
Every captain on Unreel sets their own rate and pays zero booking commission, so 100% of what you arrange goes straight to the captain running your St. Petersburg tarpon trip.
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