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October 17, 2025
The Florida Keys and Key West are home to one of the most well-known tarpon fisheries in the world. Tarpon — commonly referred to as the Silver King — make an annual migration through the Keys, offering anglers some of the best opportunities anywhere to catch a fish exceeding 100 pounds.
The Florida Keys and Key West are home to one of the most well-known tarpon fisheries in the world. Tarpon — commonly referred to as the Silver King — make an annual migration through the Keys, offering anglers some of the best opportunities anywhere to catch a fish exceeding 100 pounds. Tarpon begin showing up in the Lower Keys and Key West in March and stay through mid-July, with the prime months falling between April and June.
Migratory tarpon move through deeper channels, backcountry flats, and along the oceanside beaches. They’re known for aggressive eats, explosive acrobatics, and long, powerful runs. At times we find them laid up, floating motionless in the backcountry. Other times, we find them rolling and gulping air — or sliding along an edge on their migration route.
Hooking a tarpon is one of the most memorable experiences you’ll ever have.
Fly fishing for tarpon is not for the faint of heart. The days can be long, the shots demanding, and the reward immense. When targeting migratory tarpon in the Keys, we’re usually fishing to groups — or “strings” — of fish swimming single-file along the oceanside flats. On the right days, we’ve seen strings numbering in the hundreds.
Imagine standing on the bow in crystal-clear water, fly rod in hand, waiting for your next shot. It’s quiet. You and your guide are both locked in, scanning. Suddenly: “String coming — 12 o’clock, 150 feet.” You look up and see what looks like a line of torpedoes cruising straight toward you. Your heart rate spikes. You know if you place the fly where it needs to be — and strip it right — you’re going to get the bite.
Whether you’re an experienced tarpon angler who returns every year or brand new to the tarpon game entirely, Captain Jesse is ready to get you on the bow.
The Keys are the benchmark for sight-fishing tarpon. Clear water, steady tides, and migratory routes that concentrate fish make this one of the most exciting and visual fisheries in the world. It’s the type of place where you see the fish before you cast — and where the eat often happens right at the surface.
From the oceanside flats of Big Pine Key to the backcountry basins near Key West, this fishery gives anglers an unparalleled mix of opportunities. There’s a reason fly anglers from all over the world plan their entire year around tarpon season in the Keys.
Depending on the season and conditions, we may fish:
Each area offers its own style — from quiet, meditative hunts for laid-up fish to high-energy shots at migrating strings.
A tarpon trip is all about timing, patience, and precision. Most eats are highly visual, which makes the experience unlike any other form of fly fishing. You’ll spend the day scanning for shadows, wakes, pushes, and flashes of silver.
Throughout the trip, you’ll learn:
Tarpon are incredibly powerful fish — the fight is as unforgettable as the eat.
We use premium gear designed to handle big fish:
Spin anglers can also target tarpon using:
Tarpon dates fill faster than any other trip of the year.
Key windows:
To secure ideal tides and sunlight angles, most anglers book 3–6 months in advance.
Tarpon fishing demands a guide who can read water, predict movement, calm nerves, and set anglers up for high-percentage shots. Jesse’s years on the water in the Lower Keys — combined with his obsession with migratory fish — make him the right captain for those who want a true shot at the Silver King.
His approach is patient, detail-oriented, and fully focused on giving you the best possible encounter with these fish.
If you’re ready to witness the most visual, adrenaline-filled fly fishing on the planet, let’s get your dates on the books.
Call/Text: (407) 448-2017
Email: Capt.JesseRegister@live.com
(407) 448-2017
Let’s get your trip on the books. Send over a few details and I’ll reach out personally to lock in your dates.