Tarpon fishing in Southwest Florida with Obsession Sportfishing Charters

Tarpon fishing in Southwest Florida

tarpon banner Charlotte Harbor provides the best spring and early summer tarpon fishing in all of Florida. Huge concentrations of tarpon gather here prior to their offshore spawning migration. Once they have spawned they return to Charlotte Harbor to feed before moving on to their home waters for the summer months. Boca Grande Pass is the best known tarpon fishing spot in Southwest Florida and is the home for many tarpon tournaments. However, there are miles of uncrowded fishing spots between Sanibel Island and Manasota Key. It's here; away from the hoards of boat fishing in Boca Grande Pass where Capt. Dave loves to stalk pods of giant tarpon weighing well over 100 pounds. We fish for giant tarpon with 10-12 weight fly rods and 30 pound class spinning gear in three to twelve feet of water along the beaches from Cayo Costa to Stump Pass. We cast flies, artificial lures, live crabs and baitfish to daisy chaining, laid up and rolling tarpon as they make their way to and from Boca Grande Pass. tarpon Every spring during new and full moons there is a phenomenon in Charlotte Harbor known as the "Hill Tides" the currents of the hill tides carry thousands of spawning crabs into the Gulf of Mexico through the passes. These "Pass Crabs" suspend in the upper part of the water column while being flushed out of the Harbor. Tarpon gorge themselves on the crabs while rolling and splashing on the surface. This year's Hill Tides are: May 4-10 and 18-24, June 2-6 and 16-22. These are the absolute best times to fish for tarpon in Charlotte Harbor. However, anytime from mid April through mid June is tarpon prime time.
Obsession Sportfishing Charters offers you a choice of guided tarpon trips:
-Four hour morning tarpon (April, May & June) $400 includes snacks and drinks.
-Six hour tarpon (April, May & June) $575 includes on-board lunch.
-Eight hour tarpon (April, May & June) $775 includes on-board lunch.
All prices are per charter (not per person) Reservations are required for all trips.
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Our charters include all the needed tackle and gear but feel free to bring your own along if you wish. Soft drinks and snacks are provided. Please bring a light jacket or raincoat, sunscreen and sunglasses. If at all possible please do not wear black soled shoes or boots; they really mark up the deck of the boat, thank you.
How to Find Obsession Charters in SW Florida: Due to changing weather and fishing conditions we use one of several Charlotte Harbor boat launches. After booking your charter it is best to call or e-mail Capt. Dave a day or two prior to your trip to finalize where to meet.
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