EVENING TARPON TRIP
Chase the Silver King in the golden hour. Our Evening Tarpon Trip puts you right where the action happens — bridges, channels, and shadow lines; where tarpon roll, feed, and explode on bait at sunset. Perfect for families, first-timers, and anyone ready to experience true Florida Keys adrenaline.
MEET THE SILVER KING
Tarpon are one of the most iconic gamefish in the Florida Keys. Known as the “Silver King” for their bright, metallic scales and massive size, these fish can grow up to 7–8 feet long and over 200 pounds. They’ve existed for more than 100 million years, making every encounter feel like fishing with a prehistoric legend.
You’ll often see tarpon roll at the surface — coming up to gulp air using a specialized lung-like bladder. When that silver back pops up in the sunset glow… you know you’re in the right spot.
WHY EVENING IS PRIME TARPON TIME
Sunset is one of the most productive windows to target tarpon in Islamorada. As the light drops, baitfish gather around bridges, shadow lines, and channel edges, and tarpon slide in to feed.
Evening trips offer:
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Increased rolling activity
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Strong tidal movement
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Tarpon moving shallower and tighter to structure
It’s the perfect blend of low light, moving water, and hungry fish — and why evening trips consistently deliver unforgettable action.
*It is never our intention to feed tarpon to sharks... but, as you can see, it happens on occasion- especially during the evening.
CONSERVATION IN MIND
Tarpon are slow-growing, long-lived fish, with many living 50+ years. They don’t reach adulthood until around 10 years old, which is why protecting the species matters.
On our trips, we follow responsible, ethical catch-and-release practices:
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Fighting fish efficiently with proper gear
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Keeping tarpon in the water as much as possible
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Supporting fish boat-side until they’re ready to swim off strong
We’re proud to help preserve a world-class fishery for future generations of anglers.
2026 EAST CAPE COMING IN MARCH
JUST IN TIME FOR TARPON SEASON
Our brand-new 21′ bay boat being built and bookings are now open! Check out our trips below!
Trips scheduled for March 15 and later will run on the new boat.
Until then, all trips are aboard our 2024 Chittum Mangrove.
Limited to backcountry fishing only.
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER TRIPS
FAMILY FUN FISHING
Spend a day fishing the inshore and nearshore waters of the Florida Keys with steady bites, shark encounters, and dinner-worthy catches. We target snapper, jacks, trout, barracuda, and more depending on the season and what’s biting. Ideal for families looking for a high-energy, memorable day on the water.
TRIPS STARTING AT $750
4HR - 6HR - 8HR TRIPS AVAILABLE
STALK THE FLATS
Hop aboard our 18ft Chittum skiff with more time to search, set up shots, and target bonefish, permit, snook, redfish, and tarpon. These trips are built around quiet poling, thoughtful approaches, and taking advantage of every window the tide gives you. The ultimate experience for anglers who want to truly hunt the flats.
TRIPS STARTING AT $750
6HR - 8HR TRIPS ONLY
BACKCOUNTRY/GULF
Spend a day fishing the inshore and nearshore waters of the Florida Keys with steady bites, shark encounters, and dinner-worthy catches. We target snapper, jacks, trout, barracuda, and more depending on the season and what’s biting. Ideal for families looking for a high-energy, memorable day on the water.
TRIPS STARTING AT $950
6HR - 8HR TRIPS ONLY