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/Venice/Charlotte Harbor area where I live, I also fish for tarpon in the vast backcountry of the Florida Everglades, Upper Keys and Florida Bay during months of May, June, 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/Venice/Charlotte Harbor area about one hour south of St. Petersburg/Tampa. Two hours southwest of Orlando and one hour north of Ft. Myers. I fish out of Venice, Florida as well as several locations around Charlotte Harbor. In May, September and October I live in Key Largo and usually fish out of Flamingo in the Florida Everglades.
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
August 2024 Tarpon Fishing Report
September is almost here.My bags are packed and the Hewes is ready to go. It is finally time for my annual migration to the Upper Keys to fish for tarpon in the Florida Everglades. I will be down there for the next couple months chasing these fish all over the...
Late April 2024 Tarpon Fishing Report
2024 Tarpon Season is finally here!!!My bags are packed and my new 18 Hewes is ready to go. This May and June in the Everglades, aka Tarpon Heaven, is going to be great. After the success of May 2023 this will without a doubt be an annual migration for me just like...
September/October 2023 Tarpon Fishing Report
Tarpon season is NEVER over!!!This September and October in the Everglades was a blast. There were as many tarpon as you will ever see in the Everglades. We had success every day on spin and fly as well. Next year, 2024, I will be fishing for tarpon here out of...
My Boat
2024 18′ Hewes
Almost 19′ long and 8′ wide. A very smooth riding and super stable fishing platform.
Powered by a 2024 Yamaha 115 SHO. The finest in Humminbird electronics as well as the Riptide Instinct trolling motor and a pair of Raptor shallow water anchors by Minn Kota.
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phone
941-650-9476
Text
941-650-9476
Capt. Mark
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For more on my tarpon fishing adventures in the wilderness of the Florida Everglades:
Gladestarpon.com