Tarpon Fishing Mexico

Tarpon live predominantly in Chetumal Bay, the bay side lagoons and along the ocean front just beyond the barrier reef. You can cast to mangrove edges in 6 to 10 feet of water and fish the flats and shallower lagoons.

Don't expect to hook up on every effort. Expect to land one out of every five you hook. Tarpon weigh from 5 to 70 pounds except on the ocean side in June and July when the bigger tarpon move in. These fish are in the 130 to 180 pound range.

Tarpon generally explode from the water like shining missiles as they try to shake the hook. Multiple jumps and tail-walking exhibits of power and determination are the tarpon's hallmark. There simply is no shallow water fishing experience so impressive or memorable.

You will always be amazed by the show these fantastic fish put on. It only takes a few moments after tangling with a tarpon that you realize why many consider him one of the greatest gamefish in the world.

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