Tarpon Springs, FL Fish Species

What You Can Catch in Tarpon Springs

Seasonal Florida Inshore Fishing by Species with Southern Cut Charters

Tarpon Springs is known for its diverse and productive inshore fishery, offering year-round opportunities for anglers targeting species on light tackle or fly gear. In spring and early summer, Tarpon make their dramatic return to local bays and flats, with peak action from May through July. These powerful gamefish are a fly fishing favorite and a bucket-list catch for many. Alongside Tarpon, Redfish and Snook become active as water temperatures rise, cruising mangroves, oyster bars, and grass flats.

Fall transitions into excellent Redfish and Black Drum fishing, especially during their schooling patterns around high tide. Cooler winter months bring Sheepshead and Mangrove Snapper into play, especially near dock pilings and structure. Largemouth Bass are also catchable in local freshwater backwaters year-round. Tripletail and Ladyfish provide bonus action throughout most of the year, offering variety and surprise encounters while poling or drifting along the flats.

Southern Cut Charters specializes in targeting these species using fly rods and light spinning tackle, with trips tailored to seasonal bite windows and angler goals. Whether you want to sight-fish for Snook along mangrove edges or cast to laid-up Tarpon at dawn, Captain Gage Vaughn's local expertise ensures you're at the right place at the right time. His knowledge of fish behavior, tides, and local habitats makes every trip a learning experience for both beginners and seasoned fly anglers.