Tarpon Springs Fish Species

Common Tarpon Springs Fish Species Questions

What fish are in season in Tarpon Springs Florida?

The best fishing times for Tarpon Springs are from May through early September for king mackerel, grouper, permit, tarpon, snook, and redfish. Winter is typically the slowest fishing season in these coastal waters. Available year-round; summer until early September is the best time.

Are there sharks in Tarpon Springs?

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office's Aviation Unit spotted what appeared to be dozens of sharks swimming near the Anclote sandbar and Anclote Island near Tarpon Springs earlier this week

Can you fish in Tarpon Springs Florida?

A favorite activity among visitors is fishing: saltwater, freshwater, from a pier or a boat. There are many opportunities to get in on the fun while you're here in the Tarpon Springs area of West Central Florida! Our local waterways offer some of the most coveted trophy fish in the world including Tarpon.

Capt Ben Fishing Charters Fishing Charter & Cruise targets the top Tarpon Springs Fish species including Black Drum (Also Called Drum, Drummer), Sheepshead (Also Called Convict Fish, Sheephead ), Bonnethead Shark (Also Called Bonnet Shark, Bonnetnose Shark, Shovelhead Shark), Greater Amberjack (Also Called Great Amberfish, Jenny Lind, Rock Salmon, Doronado, Madregal, Amberjack), Redfish (Also Called Red Drum, Channel Bass, Spottail Bass), Snook (Also Called Common Snook, Sergeant Fish, Thin Snook), White Grunt (Also Called Common Grunt, Flannelmouth Grunt, Black Grunt, Redmouth Grunt, Boar Grunt, Gray Grunt, White Snapper, Ruby Red Lips, Key West Grunt), Southern Flounder (Also Called Flounder, Plie ), Blacktip Shark (Also Called Shark, Blacktip Shark ). We primarily Fish the Gulf of Mexico, Hickory Point, The Canal, Belcher Hole, Kreamer Bayou, Spring Bayou, Sting Ray Cove, Whitcomb Bayou, Whitecomb Bayou, Tarpon Bayou, Port Tarpon, Hollin Creek, Meyers Cove, Minetta Branch, Sunset Lagoon, Anclote River, Lake Avoca, Lake Chautauqua, Hidden Lake, Gulf of Mexico.