Tarpon

If you're heading to Miami Beach with tarpon on your mind, you're in the right place. The maze of channels, inlets, and bridges around Miami Beach provides excellent habitat for these silver kings. Prime time is generally during the warmer months, from April through October, when tarpon migrate into the area following baitfish schools. Focus your efforts around Government Cut and Haulover Inlet, where strong currents concentrate bait. Live bait like crabs, mullet, and pilchards are highly effective. A key local tip is to fish at night under the bridges with submerged lights, as tarpon are attracted to the light and the baitfish it draws in. Remember to handle these magnificent fish with care and practice catch and release to help preserve the fishery. The local tarpon population is known for its impressive size, with many fish exceeding 100 pounds.