Tarpon Springs Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 4 Tarpon Springs fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each charter's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Charters in Tarpon Springs

Call or visit a captain's website to ask about trips, dates and prices. If they're out on the water, leave a message.

4 charters in Tarpon Springs

Deep sea fishing in Tarpon Springs

4 of the 4 charters in Tarpon Springs list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

State or federal water

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Which side of that line you fish on can change the season and the limits.

Federally permitted boats

Aboard a charter with a federal Gulf reef fish permit, the federal season applies to red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Harvest status is September's rule for Tarpon Springs from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Tarpon Springs by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Tarpon Springs

2 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Capt. Luke with Cat 5 Fishing, Captain Dustin Fishing Charters.

Family fishing charters in Tarpon Springs

2 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

Planning a trip to Tarpon Springs

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like, and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for Kreamer Bayou.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: May to September
  • Fewest rainy days: November and May
  • Coolest water: January, around 64°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 18 miles away
  • TPATampa International 19 miles away

Local public airports

  • CLWClearwater Executive 12 miles away
  • X05Pilot Country 21 miles away
  • X39Tampa North Aero Park 25 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Tarpon Springs.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:57 PM6:22 PM7:40 PM7:56 PM8:14 PM8:29 PM8:30 PM8:10 PM7:36 PM7:02 PM5:38 PM5:37 PM
Water64°66°73°78°84°88°89°89°86°79°72°68°
Air (high)69°72°76°81°86°90°91°91°89°84°76°71°
Rainy days54444811129434

Water temperature: NOAA Clearwater Beach station (13 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, TARPON SPGS SEWAGE PLT. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Kreamer Bayou. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Tarpon Springs, 15th of each month. Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Tarpon Springs city.

Questions about fishing charters in Tarpon Springs

How many fishing charters are in Tarpon Springs?

This page lists 4 fishing charters in Tarpon Springs, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

When is the water warmest near Tarpon Springs?

May through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 84–89°F. It's coolest in January, around 64°F.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Tarpon Springs?

4 of the 4 charters listed in Tarpon Springs say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 2 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Tarpon Springs in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep red snapper, grouper, amberjack, king mackerel, mahi-mahi and cobia. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Tarpon Springs?

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Federal seasons and limits apply beyond it, and for some fish they also apply to federally permitted charter boats inside state waters.

How do I book a charter in Tarpon Springs?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

What airports are closest to Tarpon Springs?

The closest airports with airline service are St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 18 miles away and Tampa International (TPA), 19 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Clearwater Executive (CLW), 12 miles away, Pilot Country (X05), 21 miles away and Tampa North Aero Park (X39), 25 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Tarpon Springs?

2 charters in Tarpon Springs mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

What you can keep out of Tarpon Springs in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Tarpon3Grouper3King Mackerel3Hogfish2Cobia2Snook2Mangrove Snapper2Shark2Crappie1Redfish1

Charters near Tarpon Springs

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