Boca Grande Florida Tarpon Fishing Guide Charters
Fish the calm unspoiled waters of South Florida near Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor and the Florida Everglades famous for the best tarpon fishing in the world.
Captain Mark Bennett, a full time Florida fishing charter guide since 1992, has a lifetime of experience fishing for tarpon along the west coast of Florida.
Boca Grande Florida Tarpon Fishing Guide Charters
Boca Grande Florida Tarpon Fishing Guide Charters
Boca Grande Florida Tarpon Fishing Guide Charters
About The Captain
When choosing a Florida tarpon fishing guide there is no substitute for experience.
For over 30 years I have made a full time living as a fishing guide. Specializing in light tackle fishing for tarpon far away from the crowds on the west coast of Florida. Although I am probably best known for my tarpon fishing charters around the Boca Grande/Charlotte Harbor area where I live, I also fish for tarpon in the vast backcountry of the Florida Everglades, upper Keys and Florida Bay in the fall months of September and October. By following the migration I can effectively fish for tarpon 9 months a year. Fishing the peak of the season in each of the locations I fish.
What My Clients Say
FAQ
Where are you located?
I live in the Boca Grande/Charlotte Harbor area about one hour south of St. Petersburg/Tampa. Two hours southwest of Orlando and one hour north of Ft. Myers. March-August we usually depart out of Eldred’s Marina at the base of the Boca Grande Causeway. In the fall I also fish the Everglades and Florida Bay extensively.
Are you the guy in the gray boat?
Yes.
Why do mullet jump?
Mullet jump because they are happy.
Why don't you fish for tarpon in Boca Grande pass?
Crowds, crowds and crowds. During the daytime hours the pass has 150+ boats crowded together all racing around trying to fish one spot. Fighting between boats is common. Plus the tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass is highly overrated at best.
Plan Your Perfect Trip With Me
For a breakdown of how the tarpon season progresses throughout the year and the very different areas we fish. Check out my tarpon season breakdown.
Fishing Report
Tarpon Fishing Report May 8th 2022
Let's get this season started!!! Tarpon season 2022 is well underway!!! Thousands of tarpon have arrived in our area. The yearly gathering has begun. There are tarpon along the beaches, passes and back bays. April-August is the peak of the tarpon migration in the...
Tarpon fishing Report March 18, 2022
Let's get this season startedThe flats are warming up, hordes of bait are flooding the area. Snook are roaming the flats, channels and mangrove shorelines. This is the best time of the year to fish for them. Soon the migration of giant tarpon will be here for their...
Tarpon fishing report 11-07-2021
The Everglades was a Blast!!!The last two months was awesome. There were lots of tarpon around Florida Bay and all over the Everglades backcountry. Most fish were caught on spin but many were caught on fly as well. With the consistent weather we had many days with...
My Boats
1971 24′ Proline
I am very proud of this boat. I built it with my own hands. One of the largest flats boats in our area. This boat can accommodate up to 4 anglers. With a full crew she draws less than 12″ of water.
I use this boat for most of my tarpon fishing in the Boca Grande area.
1992 Silver King
Traditional backcountry skiff.
The perfect boat for fishing deep in the backcountry of the Florida Everglades and Charlotte Harbor.
I use this skiff for all of my trips in the Everglades.
contact me
phone
941-474-8900
Text
941-650-9476
Capt. Mark
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For more on my tarpon fishing adventures in the wilderness of the Florida Everglades:
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