Boca Grande - Charlotte Harbor, Florida - Tarpon, Snook and Redfish fishing Charters with fishing guide Capt. Mark Bennett

Boca Grande - Charlotte Harbor, Florida - Tarpon, Snook and Redfish fishing charters with fishing guide Capt. Mark Bennett

Tarpon Fishing

From April thru September thousands of giant tarpon move through the Boca Grande/Charlotte Harbor area. Although most people know Boca Grande for the pass and the 150+ boats in it.

I DO NOT FISH THE PASS!!!

Instead I choose to hunt the tarpon other places. The beaches, flats, bays and backcountry offer an unmatched light tackle experience. Far away from the mass chaos of Boca Grande Pass.

Tarpon fishing is my passion. Although my fascination for these fish started in my childhood, I have been guiding since 1992. My entire life I have always taken the road less traveled. Never being satisfied without knowing what adventure is right around the next corner. Always willing to go the extra mile (or ten miles) to achieve success. This type of thinking and a lot of hard work, I feel, led me to be successful in many of my outdoor pursuits. Including the relentless pursuit of these giant fish.

Out of respect for my quarry, we never use a gaff or kill a tarpon for any reason. I go to great lengths to ensure a safe release on every fish. A quick measurement is all that is needed for a mount.

Tarpon in our area average 80 to 140 pounds with fish as big as 180 to over 200 pounds are not uncommon.

Big game fishing at it's finest. Explosive strikes, powerful runs and acrobatic jumps makes the tarpon the ultimate light tackle saltwater challenge. The "Silver King" is truly a fish that lives up to it's reputation.

Every tarpon photo on my website was taken on my boat in just the last few seasons. The only hard part is choosing from the hundreds of great photos my wife Jenni takes every season.

Over the last twelve years, Jenni's unique ability, timing and eye for perfection through the lens has burned onto film what I feel words alone can not express.

If you are considering coming to the Boca Grande area or anywhere in the world for that matter, in search of tarpon. Don't hesitate to call or email for my free DVD " Tarpon Fishing in Boca Grande". I feel it showcases my passion of tarpon fishing in the best way possible.

Rather than bragging on past successes, I would like to show you first hand what tarpon fishing, to me, is all about.

For Information and reservations:

Capt. Mark Bennett

(800) 467-0919 or (941) 474-8900