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📍 490 Bayou Ave, Boca Grande, FL 33921

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Boca Grande Florida Tarpon Fishing Charters

We are a quality fishing Outfitter of Gasparilla island with only native Boca Grande guides. Captain Yanni Melissas has fished Boca Grande exclusively for almost 20 years. He is U.S. Coast Guard licensed & insured and a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary member. Our calendar fills quickly for Tarpon fishing so it’s best to book early for best tides during upcoming season. Tarpon trips are booked April — September; day and night trips available. Inshore fishing trips for Snook, redfish, permit, offshore & fly fishing are offered year round.

Boca Grande, Florida
“Home of the World’s Greatest Tarpon Fishing”





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Boca Grande, FL “Tarpon Fishing Capital of the World!”

4.8
Based on 53 reviews
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JOHN CUESTA
12:42 03 Jul 25
Wanted my grandson to experience the thrill of fighting a tarpon at Boca Grande. This charter did not disappoint us. Highly recommended.
Cameron Farrenkopf
14:44 02 Jul 25
Great trip, guides did all they could to get on fish. Would highly recommend going with these experienced guides.
Marco Rivetti
00:28 30 Jun 25
Amazing trip, captain is very nice and has incredible knowledge of the area, results guaranteed!!!
Dick Arnold
16:29 19 Jun 25
Success at last - finally got our trophy tarpon. Over the past few years we’ve tried other tarpon hotspots with no luck - Islamorada and Costa Rica. That all changed today - good combination paid off -good boat + great captain = 100lb bucket list tarpon! Well done guys!
Luis Ramos
19:26 18 Jun 25
We had bad weather on our trip and had to reschedule and fine new charters to take us out Capt. Yanni got us out on the water with little notice and we had a great time. His partner Capt Roger took us out and we fished in some areas we had not been to before. The boat was super clean and comfortable. Captain Roger was great, wish we had more time to spend them. 5 stars and would definitely book with Boca Granada Florida tarpon fishing charter again!
Jeremy Bever
14:11 19 May 25
Great experience with Captain Nick. Landed one Tarpon, hooked into another, and had several bites. Nick knows how to put you on the fish.
Response from the owner 14:48 19 May 25
Hi Jeremy,Congrats on your Tarpon and thanks for being so great aboard and fishing with us!Capt. Yanni
Liam V
01:10 18 May 25
Response from the owner 04:00 18 May 25
Hey Liam why a fake review on my profile? you’re not our customer. I am not the viral captain in the video circulating. Wrong business I’m reporting to Google now
Lola Marko
15:11 09 May 25
Had a amazing time caught a huge tarpon will definitely be back
Response from the owner 19:35 13 May 25
Hi Lola,Glad you landed your first Tarpon! Exciting to have you along on this impromptu trip. Thanks for choosing us and for the great feedback. Capt. Yanni
ryan mason
17:49 02 May 25
Very professional. Us boys had a blast fishing with yanni !
Response from the owner 14:44 03 May 25
Hi Ryan,Really glad you did, super appreciate your words. You are OG customers!Yanni
Philip Rust
13:38 01 May 25
We had a great day with Roger and even though the weather proved challenging we all caught fish. Unfortunately the following day was cancelled due to the weather but a full refund was granted and we look forward to booking again. Highly recommend the experience
Response from the owner 13:52 01 May 25
Hi Phil,We appreciated having your family aboard! Glad you were happy choosing Boca Grande Florida Tarpon Fishing Charters.-Capt. Yanni

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