Boca Grande Tarpon Fishing Go Fish Charters
Boca Grande Tarpon Fishing Charters | Tarpon Fishing Guide
Capt Andy Boyette
Capt. Andy Boyette has guided fishing charters in Boca Grande and Charlotte Harbor since 1998. Fishing is his full-time business. From April through October, Go Fish Charters is dedicated exclusively to tarpon fishing, covering Boca Grande Pass, the Gulf beaches, Charlotte Harbor and the surrounding waters.
Boca Grande is famous for its exceptionally large tarpon, with fish commonly exceeding 100 pounds and some reaching more than 200 pounds. Each year, large numbers of tarpon move through Boca Grande Pass and Charlotte Harbor, creating one of Florida's most renowned tarpon fisheries.
Boca Grande is ground zero for tarpon fishing. From the famous waters of Boca Grande Pass to the Gulf beaches and Charlotte Harbor, this is big tarpon country. I spend the season following the tarpon, staying on the bite and putting my anglers on fish. Fishing the Pass, beaches and harbor takes different skills, and I bring that versatility to every charter. Wherever the fishing takes us, you’ve got a full-time tarpon guide who knows these waters and knows how to fish them.
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Tarpon Fishing Information
Boca Grande tarpon fishing is an experience every serious angler should try. These powerful fish are known for long runs, spectacular jumps, and the kind of fight that has made Boca Grande one of the most famous tarpon fishing destinations in the world.
Go Fish Charters offers live-bait and light-tackle tarpon fishing in Boca Grande and Charlotte Harbor. My charters take us from the deep water of Boca Grande Pass to tarpon schools along the Gulf beaches and sight fishing in the harbor, as well as on the flats and in the back bays. Each area offers a different style of fishing, and the way tarpon bite and fight can change with the setting.
I match the bait, tackle and presentation to the conditions, drawing on decades of experience guiding clients and local knowledge of the tides and seasonal tarpon movements to find the best fishing opportunities and put you in position to catch the tarpon of a lifetime. Whether you’re new to tarpon fishing or a seasoned angler, I have the skill and expertise to help you bring a trophy tarpon boatside for a photograph.
I have designated pickup locations in Boca Grande, on Charlotte Harbor and in the surrounding area. I also work with other local tarpon fishing guides and can arrange multiple boats for large group trips.
See the trip planning information for preparation and meeting details.
Boca Grande Tarpon Charters: What to Expect
My boat is equipped for any challenge the Silver King may present, and I am always ready to encourage you and show you how to land your tarpon.
We can discuss the fishing experience you're looking for. I offer 6-hour, 8-hour, and 10-hour tarpon charters for up to four anglers. All fishing gear and bait are provided.
See the trip planning information for what to bring and meeting details.
10Hr Tarpon Fishing Charter
The most popular Boca Grande tarpon fishing trip. Ten hours on the water, with a start time chosen to target the best part of the fishing day.
8Hr Tarpon Fishing Charter
The second most popular tarpon fishing charter. Eight hours on the water, with a start time chosen around the tides and fishing conditions.
6hr AM Tarpon Charter
Six hours of Boca Grande tarpon fishing, from 6 a.m. to noon.
6hr PM Tarpon Charter
Six hours of Boca Grande tarpon fishing, from 1–7 p.m.
Late Season Charlotte Harbor Tarpon Fishing
An 8-hour charter following tarpon through Charlotte Harbor and the surrounding waters during the later part of the season.
Other Boca Grande Florida Fishing Charters
In addition to tarpon fishing, I offer other fishing charters in the Boca Grande and Charlotte Harbor area.
What My Anglers Say
5.0 on Google · 28 reviews · Checked October 8, 2026
“Outstanding tarpon trip with Captain Andy in Boca Grande.”
Phil Street
Phil describes a hardworking, knowledgeable captain and a day that ended with a very large tarpon.
“Andy was so patient with her”
Gregory Cartnick
Gregory’s review describes his wife’s first tarpon, a group of four, and the guidance Andy gave her through the fight.
“He got us on the fish”
Luke Bouman Team: Realtor @ HomeRealty
Luke highlights Andy’s willingness to move during the trip to keep finding fish.
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Boca Grande Tarpon Fishing Report
Starting in April and lasting through October, tarpon congregate in Boca Grande in great numbers. The month of April is all about sight fishing with light spinning gear on the flats and in the backcountry of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Charlotte Harbor. Around May–June, Capt. Andy can be found tarpon fishing near Boca Grande. Large numbers of tarpon show up yearly in a pre-spawn gathering in the natural deep water of Boca Grande Pass. These tarpon are here for one reason: to eat.
Good tarpon fishing continues through the summer and into October. I follow the fish throughout the season, whether they are in the Pass, along the Gulf beaches or spread through Charlotte Harbor.