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Boca Grande Fishing Charters

Fish the Tarpon Capital of the World with Captain Matt Newberry.

Fishing Boca Grande

Boca Grande Pass is one of the most recognized tarpon fisheries on the Gulf Coast. Each spring and early summer, migrating tarpon stack along the pass edges, channels, and nearby beaches, creating opportunities for anglers who want to experience Southwest Florida’s signature fishery.

Beyond the migration, Boca Grande’s surrounding flats, mangrove shorelines, and passes hold snook, redfish, black drum, and seasonal sharks. Captain Matt plans each charter around tide movement, water clarity, and the species you want to target.

Whether you are casting artificials on the flats or soaking a bait near moving water, Boca Grande offers a varied inshore day close to Charlotte Harbor.

Target species

TarponSnookRedfishBlack DrumSharks

Best seasons

January–March

Steady snook, redfish, and black drum action around protected shorelines and warmer water.

April

Tarpon begin showing in greater numbers as spring conditions settle in.

May–July

Peak Boca Grande tarpon migration, with sharks also active in summer water.

August–October

Warm-water snook and redfish fishing around passes, flats, and mangroves.

November–December

Reliable inshore fishing for redfish, black drum, and snook.

Captain’s Boca Grande tips

  1. Plan tarpon trips around the tide; moving water is a major part of the Boca Grande Pass bite.
  2. Bring sun protection and be ready for a physical fight during the May through July tarpon migration.
  3. Keep an open target list outside peak tarpon hours—Boca Grande’s flats can produce snook and redfish the same day.

Ready to fish Boca Grande?

Book a Southwest Florida charter with Captain Matt Newberry.