Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
The Silver King — a giant prehistoric gamefish prized for acrobatic jumps and bucket-mouthed strikes.
Seasonal Activity
Jan
Slow
Feb
Slow
Mar
Good
Apr
Prime
May
Prime
Jun
Prime
Jul
Prime
Aug
Good
Sep
Good
Oct
Good
Nov
Slow
Dec
Slow
Best Techniques
- live bait drifting
- fly fishing
- sight fishing
- bridge fishing
- pass fishing
Top Baits
- live crabs
- live mullet
- live pinfish
- dead bait on bottom
- tarpon flies
Fishing Regulations
Season dates and limits for Tarpon, by state. This list may not cover every state yet — always confirm current rules with your state's wildlife agency before you fish.
Florida 1 zone
Statewide
Season: Open all year
Limit: 1/day
Catch and release only unless pursuing IGFA record. A $50 tarpon tag is required to harvest. One fish per tag per year.
Effective 2025 · Source: myfwc.com
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