TARPON FISHING IN BOCAS DEL TORO
Get Ready for a Workout!
Tarpon Fishing is our main attraction here in Bocas. They are known for their spectacular jumps and strong fight. From the moment your live bait gets taken by the tarpon it’s all exitement. At the first run they take about 100 m of line from the reel and then jump. They are usually between 50 and 160 pound over here. That will take you between half an hour and an hour to reel in! So be ready for a work out!
Check out this video of us catching Tarpon with some friends!
When to Fish for Tarpon in
Bocas del Toro
The season for Tarpon fishing in Bocas del Toro goes from August through April, when, weather depending, we will be fishing inshore behind the islands or at the mouth of the river.
The best time to fish infshore is from first light (around 6 am) until 10 am. Or afternoon from 3 pm till 7 pm. Fishing at the rivermouth is posible all day.
During the months of May-July, the Tarpon disappear from the waters around Bocas del Toro to spawn further up the rivers around the archipelago.
We are the Number 1 Guide for Tarpon Fishing in Bocas del Toro
We have 6 years of experience fishing for tarpon in Bocas del Toro, so we know where they hang out and what bait they like to bite!
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If you want to give yourself the best chance of catching a Tarpon on your trip to Bocas, then you want to be on our boat!
We can Fish for Many Other Species Too!
We also fish for Mackerels, Jacks, Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, and more! Depending the season and weather we can also fish for other species like king/spanish mackerel, jacks and barracuda with live bait. Tarpon, King and Spanish Mackerel, Jacks and Barracudas can all be caught inshore, while for Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Wahoo we go trolling offshore.
Custom Charters Available
Contact us today about a custom charter. We can tailor our fishing trips to whatever fish you want to catch or experience you want to have. For full day charters, we can stop on a nearby island for a beach BBQ lunch while we wait for the afternoon bite to pick up. We can also include snorkel stops, dolphin watching, or visits to Bocas de Toro's famous Isla Zapatilla!
Tarpon Fishing Gallery
