Targeting Silver Kings with Capt. Tom Weber
These trips are built around tide, current, and where tarpon are feeding that day. Capt. Tom runs Key Biscayne, Biscayne Bay, and the Miami Beach bridge channels. First fish or a real trophy, boat position and the right tackle matter more than luck.
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Key Biscayne and Biscayne Bay grounds
Local fish often run around 50 pounds. Migratory fish from 100 to 200 pounds move into the bay from January through May. Even a 20-pound juvenile jumps and runs hard enough to test a drag.
A tarpon can sit still in a shadow seam, then eat a crab or lure and come out of the water shaking its head. That mix of power and close-in water is why Key Biscayne tarpon trips stand out.
Tide, moon, and wind decide the plan. Fish often work the dark edge just past bridge and dock lights. On the same water you can also look at snook on shadow lines or bonefish on nearby flats.
Season and trip style
| Window | What to expect | Typical trip |
|---|---|---|
| Nov – Jul | Main tarpon season | Day or night, tide-based |
| Jan – May | Larger migratory fish | Channels, bridges, bay edges |
| Jul – Aug | Night bite around lights | Dusk launches, shadow lines |
The calendar is a starting point. Actual timing follows tide and weather.
Sight-fishing and rolling fish
Tarpon roll to gulp air. That gives you a mark to cast to before the school moves. They eat mullet, pilchards, crabs, and shrimp, often in low light. This is a catch-and-release fishery. The trip is the jump and the fight, not a fish in the box.
Why a flats boat
Shallow flats and tight bridge pilings need a shallow-draft boat. An electric motor holds position quietly while you cast. After the hookup, the boat can clear structure and keep a clean angle on a heavy fish.
Night trips under the lights
Night is often the better plan for larger fish in Miami. Tarpon use the light lines on city bridges and docks. Four-hour night trips usually leave around dusk: cooler air, skyline, and fish close to shore.
Beginners and experienced anglers
Families, first-timers, and fly or spin anglers all run these trips. You get coaching on the hookset, line, and bowing to the king when the fish jumps.
Miami tarpon fishing FAQ
When is the best time for Miami tarpon fishing?
The main Miami tarpon season runs November through July. Larger migratory fish are often more common from January through May. Night trips around lights stay productive through the warmer months.
What is included on a Miami tarpon fishing charter?
A trip with Capt. Tom Weber includes the flats boat, tackle, bait, local tide and light knowledge, and coaching on hooksets and the fight. Fishing licenses are included.
Do I need experience to book a Miami tarpon fishing guide?
No. Beginners, families, and experienced fly or spin anglers all book these trips. Capt. Tom coaches casting, boat position, and fighting the fish.
Where do you fish for tarpon in Miami?
Trips focus on Key Biscayne, Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach bridges, docks, inlet cuts, and lighted shoreline channels.