Tarpon fishing in Marathon is one of the most popular types of fishing in the Florida Keys.  In this photo Captain Doug is lifting the tarpon into the boat.  I don't know too many captains who have the strength or the courage to do this.  I've heard horror stories of putting tarpon into boats.  A tarpon can easily destroy everything on a boat with it's immense strength if he decides to starting flopping around.  On a normal tarpon fishing trip in Marathon we leave the tarpon in the water.  "Doug, what were you thinking?"

Tarpon fishing in Fort Lauderdale is always the best when the shrimp or mullet are running.  The mullet started running a month ago in September so Tarpon fishing is hot.  The shrimp typically run in December, January and sometimes into February.  September through January is the best time for tarpon fishing and February is hit or miss.  Smaller boats tend to be best for inshore tarpon fishing because they are more maneuverable and provide 360 degrees of fishing.  Many anglers come down to Fort Lauderdale to catch a tarpon and check it off their bucket list.