Looking For A Guide For A Tarpon Fishing Charter?
Hiring a Captain or Guide Service for your tarpon fishing charter is a big decision. With all the internet sites that now advertise and promote their business, I designed this page to help with client inquiries and hopefully make your choice a little easier. Below are some of the frequently asked questions that I receive.
What is the best time to catch tarpon?
April–October. With Early Spring and late fall in Charlotte Harbor being extremely good, these tarpon are somewhat more predictable and there is much less fishing pressure then. Most of my best days of the year come during these times.
How much does a fishing trip cost?
You Need To Call Me At 941-769-1582 or Visit My Rates Page located at this link Tarpon Fishing Rates. Rates quoted are for entire boat. Not per angler. Fishing-license coverage, bait, and tackle are provided, along with an onboard cooler and ice. Please bring your own drinking water and other beverages.
Do You require a deposit to book a fishing charter?
Yes. A $250 deposit per day is required to book and hold a reservation for my boat. If you are booking multiple boats, a 50% deposit is required. I accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
What is your cancellation policy?
Your reservation holds that date for your private charter. If you cancel before March 1 of the year your trip is scheduled, I will refund your deposit in full.
If you cancel on or after March 1, you will be charged the full trip price. Your deposit will count toward that amount, and the remaining balance will be charged to your credit card. You will receive a credit for the full trip price to use on any available date on my schedule through December 31 of that same year.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Weather cancellations and postponements are solely at my discretion as captain. If I cancel your charter because the weather is unfishable, your deposit will be refunded. If a trip is already underway and I cut it short because of weather, the trip cost will be prorated.
Catching a tarpon is not guaranteed.
Do we need to book a Tarpon Charter in advance?
Yes, the best chance for you to get a day that fits your schedule is to call in advance. The months of March, April, May, June, and July are prime months with April–October devoted to tarpon fishing only and should be booked with as much advanced notice as possible.
Who is our fishing Guide?
Capt Andy Boyette. I personally do all of my fishing charters I am not a booking service so when you hire Go Fish Charters you fish with me. I do have other well qualified guides that help me with multiple boat trips. I use these same guides to help me every year and have the up most confidence in their abilities. Being that I am one person, one boat and make my living 100% as your fishing guide, in an event outside my control, that prevent me from personally being available, I will contact you as soon as possible, If I can not contact you, I will personally meet you at the pickup location and time of your trip. If I will be unavailable to be you guide, I will have arranged for another qualified guide to take my place. This is done out of courtesy with understanding that you have came here to fish, and it is your right to accept or decline this replacement. If you chose not to accept this replacement and or do not wish to reschedule, all deposits and or monies are returned promptly. I take such events personal and they are rare and limited to Acts of God such as weather, equipment failure, illness, etc.
How long have you been a guide?
I have guided Southwest Florida fishing charters since 1998. I own and operate Go Fish Charters and personally guide my trips. My tarpon season runs from April through October. I am a fifth generation Floridian and have lived and fished in Southwest Florida my entire life. I am a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain, I have an occupational license for Charlotte County, I carry commercial charter insurance for my boat and clients, I also carry a saltwater fishing license and all the permits necessary to run a legal charter service, I am also registered as a Florida Corporation in the state of Florida and can produce all the necessary documents to do business by request, or you can feel free to check with local and state agencies about my company and I encourage you to check me out, so you know your charter will be done by a licensed and insured professional
Where do you Tarpon fish?
All of Southwest Florida. Which Includes Boca Grande, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, and Charlotte Harbor.
What do we need to bring on a tarpon fishing charter?
Each person is advised to wear a hat and sunscreen. Good polarized sunglasses are recommended for spotting fish. I provide an onboard cooler and ice. Bring your own food, drinking water and other beverages. If you bring a cooler, it must be small, soft-sided, collapsible, and able to fit inside an under-deck compartment. Canned Beer is allowed, but if it gets out of hand the trip is over! No Liquor! All tackle, rods, and reels are provided unless you want to use your personal equipment.
Do we need a fishing license?
No. My license covers up to four people fishing on my boat including all applicable tarpon fishing license .