Tarpon Springs Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Guides & Trips

173 captains within 25 miles of Tarpon Springs, 8 of them in Tarpon Springs itself, 69 running offshore. A three-quarter day is typically $675 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 173Captains within 25 miles
  • 69Deep sea boats
  • $550–$800Three-quarter day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters & Guides 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.

173 charters and guides in Tarpon Springs

Deep sea fishing in Tarpon Springs

69 of the 173 charters in Tarpon Springs list offshore trips on their own websites.

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.

Where to find current Tarpon Springs fishing reports

We don’t publish a daily report and we won’t reprint one. What’s biting this week comes from the boats — here is where the Tarpon Springs fleet posts it.

On Instagram 5 Tarpon Springs boats

Most captains put the day’s catch here, not on their website.

1 more Tarpon Springs captains post there.

Handles and report pages come from each charter’s own website; every link goes to the captain and nothing of theirs is reproduced here. Boats are ordered by how established they are locally.

What a deep sea trip costs in Tarpon Springs

The rates Tarpon Springs charters and guides publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-10-01. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$450 – $650 13 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $525
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$550 – $800 12 charters and guides publish a rate · middle of the range $675

What a trip costs moves with fuel prices, the size of the boat and how far out it runs, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Fishing trips in Tarpon Springs by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Tarpon Springs

105 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Anclote Adventures Fishing Charters, Anclote Charters, Dolphin Deep Sea Fishing, Capt. Luke with Cat 5 Fishing, Captain Dustin Fishing Charters and 100 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

55 charters list half-day trips and 52 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Tarpon Springs

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

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

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 and guides in Tarpon Springs

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Tarpon Springs?

12 Tarpon Springs charters publish a three-quarter day rate on their own site, and they run $550 to $800 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $675. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $675 trip is about $115 each. Shorter trips cost less; ask the captain, because fewer of them publish those rates.

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 48 of the 173 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. 3 of them publish a weather or cancellation policy on their own site — read the one belonging to the boat you book.

What happens if the weather turns before my Tarpon Springs trip?

It is the captain's call on the morning, and the terms differ boat to boat: some refund the deposit, some reschedule. Worth reading the policy of the boat you are booking before you pay one.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Tarpon Springs?

They are different days on different water. 21 charters here list offshore only, 57 list inshore only, and 48 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

What should I bring on a Tarpon Springs charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Cooler, sunscreen, snacks and license come up most often on Tarpon Springs charter sites. As Anclote Charters puts it: “Rods, reels, bait, ice, and fishing licenses are provided — just bring snacks and sunscreen.”

How many people can come along in Tarpon Springs?

Six is the usual limit on a private boat here, though plenty take four and 20 — it is set by the captain's licence and the boat, not by how many will fit. As Anclote Charters puts it: “Capt B will cover your saltwater fishing license for up to 6 people on the boat.”

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Tarpon Springs?

63 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.

How do I book a charter or guide 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.

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.

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.

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.

How many fishing charters and guides are in Tarpon Springs?

This page lists 173 fishing charters and guides in Tarpon Springs, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Tarpon Springs

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website — the number is how many Tarpon Springs captains name that fish.

Snook115Redfish108Tarpon103Speckled Trout97Cobia71King Mackerel66Mangrove Snapper59Shark55Spanish Mackerel51Grouper49Sheepshead44Gag Grouper43Snapper40Flounder38Hogfish37Black Drum36Red Snapper32Amberjack29Jack Crevalle26Tripletail24Pompano24Red Grouper22Grunt18Mahi-Mahi16Goliath Grouper16Wahoo15Blacktip Shark14Tuna13Hammerhead Shark12Ladyfish12Sailfish11Bull Shark10Gray Triggerfish9Barracuda9Blackfin Tuna9Scamp8Marlin7Black Grouper6Swordfish6Bonito6Yellowtail Snapper6Black Sea Bass5Catfish5Lane Snapper5Skipjack Tuna5Largemouth Bass4Crappie4Atlantic Sharpnose Shark4Bluefish4Snowy Grouper3Tiger Shark3Blue Marlin3Speckled Hind3Permit3Tilefish3Nurse Shark2Bonnethead Shark2Porgy2Cubera Snapper2Mako Shark2Blue Runner2Lemon Shark2Mutton Snapper2Yellowedge Grouper2Bluegill1Almaco Jack1Southern Flounder1Bluefin Tuna1White Marlin1Rainbow Runner1Schoolmaster Snapper1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Rock Hind1Warsaw Grouper1Coney1Spinner Shark1Peacock Bass1Snakehead1Shad1Channel Catfish1Silk Snapper1Bonefish1Dog Snapper1Yellowfin Tuna1

Charters & Guides near Tarpon Springs

Holiday173Palm Harbor218New Port Richey137Port Richey116Greenbriar228Safety Harbor245

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