Marathon tarpon fishing charters
Tarpon, the “silver king” on the bridges, channels and flats.
Book a local captain for a tarpon trip on the bridges, channels and flats. Trips start at $650 for 4 hours, with the fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait included.
Book your tarpon trip
Every calendar below shows live availability. Choose your number of guests, a date and a time, then book.
4-hour tarpon charter
Saltwater license covered by the captain. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.
What can you catch on a tarpon trip in Marathon?
iOutdoors books 4-hour tarpon trips in Marathon on the bridges, channels and flats for tarpon. Trips start at $650 for 4 hours. The licensed captain covers your saltwater fishing license, and rods, reels, tackle, bait and fuel are included.
What’s included and what to bring
- Licensed local captain
- Boat and fuel
- Saltwater fishing license (covered by the captain)
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Bait
- Captain tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting spot
What to bring
Tarpon by season
Winter Dec–Feb
- Few tarpon in cold water
- Try a backcountry or inshore trip
Spring Mar–May
- Tarpon arrive in the Keys
- The best months start in spring
Summer Jun–Aug
- Tarpon into early summer
- Early mornings are best
Fall Sep–Nov
- Some tarpon early in the fall
- Bonefish and permit on the flats
Fish you can catch on a tarpon trip in Marathon
Tarpon. Swipe to see what you could catch.
Tarpon
Silver kingBig, jumping fish, best in late spring and summer. Catch and release.
Seasons, size and bag limits apply: see the FWC saltwater fishing regulations. Your captain can tell you what you can keep.
Where you’ll fish
Tarpon trips fish the bridges, channels and flats.
Meeting spot: your captain confirms the spot and start time with you before the trip.
Marathon tarpon fishing questions
How much does a tarpon fishing charter in Marathon cost?
Trips start at $650 for 4 hours. The booking calendar shows the exact price for your date and group.
What can I catch?
Tarpon, the “silver king”. Tarpon are catch and release.
Where do Marathon tarpon trips go?
The bridges, channels and flats. Your captain confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip.
Do I need a fishing license?
No. The captain’s saltwater license covers everyone fishing on the trip.
What’s included in the price?
The licensed captain, boat and fuel, your saltwater fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait. Not included: the captain’s tip (10–20% is customary) and food and drinks.
Can we keep a tarpon?
No. Tarpon are catch and release.
How long is the trip?
4 hours. Pick a date on the calendar to see start times.
Is tarpon fishing good for first-timers?
Tarpon are big, strong fish, so it helps to be ready for a long fight. Your captain sets up the tackle and coaches you through it.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the captain or guide cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.
More tarpon trips in the Florida Keys
Trips in other Keys towns. Some book online with a live calendar; others are booked by phone.
