Last Updated on October 14, 2025 by Capt. Jason
Tarpon show up after storm
Fresh off a tropical storm, the tarpon have returned in full force. This weekend, Egmont Key experienced a significant influx of tarpon, and it’s about time. Though there have been some fish there, they haven’t been as thick as usual at the Key. We’ve had to go to other places to catch tarpon consistently. It certainly seems that this year is shaping up to be a late and prolonged tarpon season. Barring any unusual weather, I anticipate good tarpon fishing will last into September this year. The water temperatures are still moderately low, and we are seeing an increasing number of fish showing up every day.
The best bite on the incoming tide has come on live threadfin herring. The best bite on the outgoing tide has been on small crabs. Cut bait has not proved to be a great solution yet. Though I can imagine the fish will turn on to that method soon, in between the moons, when the tide is a good deal less swift.
If you’re looking to hook into the “silver king” here in the Tampa Bay area in the near future, be sure to make a reservation soon. June still has a few dates open, and July looks to be a great month, the way things are panning out.