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
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...
September Tarpon Fishing Report
Tarpon season is NEVER over!!!As usual next week I am headed back to the Florida Everglades till the end of October. The fall run is one of my favorite times of year to target tarpon in the Everglades. This year I am still open September 15th, 21st, 24th, 25th,...
July tarpon fishing report
Tarpon season is NEVER over!!!Lately I have been fishing my skiff around Charlotte Harbor. Mostly fly fishing for tarpon in the shallow flats. Not the giants but 10-40# tarpon. Action has been great. Lots of shots and hookups daily. Just a blast on an 8 or 9wt...
My Boats
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.
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.
contact me
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
