Target tarpon with Captain Rachel’s 10+ years of local experience
4 to 8 hours
3 people
Bait, rods, fishing license
Explore offshore waters around Sarasota, Tampa Bay, and Venice while targeting tarpon and other local species. Fish with Captain Rachel using supplied gear, bait, and fishing licenses.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 3 guests.
Cancellations within 24 hours of your trip forfeit the $100 deposit.
Product ID: NJF2Y8
Bring your own food and water or other drinks. Pack jackets, hats, and sunglasses, and wear shoes you don't mind getting wet.
Yes. Your tarpon fishing charter includes bait, rods, reels, required fishing licenses, and coolers stocked with ice.
Choose which fish to keep, and they will be cleaned and bagged at the end of your trip.
Captain Rachel has built a loyal following over many years, with numerous guests returning season after season since as far back as 2012. She knows Tampa Bay's inshore waters exceptionally well, consistently putting people on trout, redfish, snook, and Spanish mackerel even on tough fishing days. Her preparation stands out too, arriving with a full bait well and handling everything from baiting hooks to cleaning and filleting the catch. She's equally comfortable with seasoned anglers, first-timers, and kids, which makes her a solid choice for families or mixed-experience groups. Guests also appreciate her conservation mindset, using circle hooks and practicing catch and release when appropriate. The overall experience comes across as relaxed and fun, not just productive. If you're on the fence, the number of repeat customers here really does say something.
If you want to catch fish, this is your captain.......awesome day
Brooks Spickard
July 27, 2026
If you want to catch fish, this is your captain.......awesome day
Brooks Spickard
July 27, 2026
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