Tarpon fishing
The tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) is a silvery hunter that loves to hunt fish and crustaceans in ponds, rivers, harbors, and other shallow waters. They live in coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean from Florida to Argentina and from Senegal to Angola. The tarpon can grow up to 2.5 meters long and weigh more than 150 kg.
It is one of the most desired species by sport fishing enthusiasts, not only because of its size, but also because of its fighting spirit and strength. It usually makes spectacular jumps during the fight.
Although it can be fished with a wide variety of fishing techniques, the most famous way to catch tarpon is by fly fishing in shallow water.
Top Tarpon Fishing destinations
Tarpon inhabit warm, temperate waters on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, living in estuaries and nearshore waters off river mouths and beaches, and in canals, passes, and bays.
The best fishing destinations for dorado are Texas, Louisiana, Mexico, Florida, Key West, Costa Rica, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Senegal, Angola, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone.
Species similar to Tarpon
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The Jack Crevalle (Caranx hippos) is a very popular species in sport fishing. It belongs to the Carangidae species. Jack mackerel, amberjack and giant travally also belong to this family. The jack crevalle can grow up to a length of 120 cm and a weight of 30 kg.
MORE INFO >Jack Crevalle or Jack Crevalle
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Known for its racing, the bonefish(Albula vulpes) is a favorite fly-fishing species. They inhabit tropical coastal waters in Florida, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, the Mayan Riviera in Mexico, Belize, Venezuela and the Seychelles, among others. The bonefish can weigh up to 8kg and measure 1 meter.
MORE INFO >Macabijo or Bonefish
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The permit(Trachinotus falcatus), also called permit, is - along with tarpon and bonefish - one of the most sought-after species by fly-fishing enthusiasts. This species is distributed in shallow waters of the Atlantic Ocean, from Florida to Brazil. They can grow up to 1.2 meters long and weigh up to 27 kg.
MORE INFO >Permit
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The red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) is a popular species caught bottom fishing on reefs and around wrecks in the Atlantic off Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and also in the Caribbean. It can reach up to 1 meter in length and weigh up to 20 kg.
MORE INFO >Red Snapper
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The best fishing charters for Tarpon
Aqua Adventure I
Puerto Armuelles, Panama City
32,81 ft
4
Coiba's Spirit
Montijo, Panama City
25,00 ft
4
Rio Lagartos Tours
Río Lagartos, Mexico
23,00 ft
2
