Many people have no idea that one of the best gamefish species and most sought after can be found in abundance right here off the coast of St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island and Cumberland Island. Tarpons are considered one of the great saltwater game fishes, not only because of the size they can reach and their accessible haunts, but because of their fighting spirit when hooked. They are very strong and make spectacular leaps into the air. Tarpons have been recorded at up to 8 ft in length and weighing up to 350 lb. I watched my Dad pull one in that was around 175lbs and I have seen numerous around the coast in the 100lb range.
Something that sets a tarpon apart from other gamefish is the ability to gulp air at the surface. They seem to give up the fight, come to the boat, gulp some air and they are off on another line screaming run. Tarpons are definitely one the most challenging fish I have ever caught. These great fish are caught during the Summer months down here on the Coast. Thankfully, the word has only gotten out to locals and a select few anglers about the numbers and sizes of tarpon that can be caught down here. On a busy day you might see 10 boats out fishing for them in a 4-5 mile radius and that's considered crowded. So if you come to St. Simons Island in the month of June or July, you can expect some awesome fishing and tarpon should definitely be on the list.
I'll never forget my first tarpon and thankfully it was caught on film!
Jeff Williams Realtor, RSPS
Resort & Second Home Markets Specialist
Coastal Georgia Real Estate Associates
405 Magnolia Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Ofc: 912-638-0006 Fax: 912-580-4130
Direct: 912-270-0032
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