Boca Grande Tarpon Fishing Report

A New Decade Of Boca Grande Tarpon Fishing

I have been putting my book together for the 2020 Boca Grande Tarpon Fishing season and I have a few new clients that have already sent deposits and claimed some days. I also need to remind my regular clients, that fish every season, that contacting me as early as possible helps you get the dates you want and eases the pressure on me for scheduling. So just a quick note to get you planning to fish 2020 tarpon season in Boca Grande. I am about 50% booked already.

This past season in Boca Grande overall was a good year and I had great success on my boat, but it was not without some failures. With the growing popularity of tarpon fishing in the Boca Grande area the tarpon are seeing more pressure than ever and it requires some changes in tactics. The biggest most single change that anyone can make for success is to increase there time on the water some days 6hrs is not enough time. My 8 hr 10hr and 12hr, trips are not only the most popular and widely booked they are also the most successful and it is a very rare to have a complete washout.

Rates will remain the same again into 2020 and can be found and located here www.gofishcharters.com/rates

Just one of the many tarpon caught In April this year. Prior to the full on migration these early tarpon are forging heavy in easy accessible places with very little pressure. This makes for some really great early tarpon action.

Seems like tarpon season just got over and here we are New Year, New Decade, and the 2020 tarpon season getting closer with every Florida Sunrise

During the months of May and June, on the new and full moon phases, our strongest tides known as hill tides flush millions of crab out of Charlotte Harbor and into the pass and on to the beaches, this is when the tarpon go on a feeding frenzy. These are the most sought after dates during the season. It begins 2 days prior and last 2 days after the moon. April and July Moons are included.

2020 Boca Grande Tarpon Fishing Hill Tide Dates During Peak Season

May 5, 6, 7 full moon, 8, 9
May 12, 13, 14 new moon, 15, 16
June 3, 4, 5 full moon, 6, 7
June 19, 20, 21 full moon,22, 23
Bonus Hill Tides
April 20, 21, 22 new moon, 23, 24
July 3, 4, 5 full moon, 6, 7

Capt Andy Boyette

Capt Andy, a seasoned Boca Grande tarpon fishing guide with over 18 years of experience, offers unparalleled adventures in the tarpon capital of the world. Centrally located on Charlotte Harbor, he provides convenient pickup points from various locations, including Boca Grande, Fort Myers, and Sanibel. Catering to up to four anglers, Capt Andy specializes in live bait, spinning gear, and fly fishing. Boca Grande’s tarpon, known as the silver kings, promises heart-pounding excitement with their leaps and fights. This premier destination attracts anglers globally, eager to experience the unmatched thrill of tarpon fishing from April through September.