Tarpon Springs, FL is our northern home base and the perfect launch point for Clearwater–Tarpon Springs fishing charters on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
We depart from Turtle Cove Marina on the Anclote River, minutes from the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks and a short run to St. Joseph Sound, Anclote Key Preserve State Park, and the Clearwater flats. From quick inshore action to longer nearshore runs, this area gives us fast access to snook, redfish, speckled trout, tarpon, mangrove snapper, grouper, cobia, king and Spanish mackerel, and tripletail—seasonally dialed to tides, wind, and water clarity.
Your private charter can be tailored for families or expert anglers: choose 2-hour, 4-hour, 6-hour, or 8-hour trips. We use premium Shimano spinning gear, live bait and artificials, and we keep the boat comfortable and kid-friendly. After your trip, enjoy the walkable Greek heritage of the Sponge Docks with fresh seafood, bakeries, and boutiques, or head to Fred Howard Park and Sunset Beach for a classic Gulf sunset. If you’re staying in Clearwater or Dunedin, Tarpon Springs is an easy drive—and launching here often means shorter runs to productive water with less boat traffic.
Launch location: Turtle Cove Marina, Tarpon Springs, FL
Primary waters: Anclote River • St. Joseph Sound • Anclote Key • Clearwater Harbor
Targets (seasonal): snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, mangrove snapper, grouper, cobia, mackerel, tripletail.
TURTLE COVE MARINA - DOWNTOWN TARPON SPRINGS
827 Roosevelt Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689, USA
Located along the World Famous Sponge Docks of downtown Tarpon Springs FL right around the corner from legendary Rusty Bellies Restaurant is Turtle Cove Marina. This is the largest and safest marina in our area and a wonderful spot to start a great day of fishing! I will meet you at the gate and walk you down to the dock. Plenty of off street free parking. Just an FYI there is a 15 min no wake zone we have to go through, This is when we get all the gear settled, go through my safety talk and review the game plan. Its also a great opportunity to see some wildlife like dolphins, birds and manatees.
827 Roosevelt Boulevard, Tarpon Springs, FL, USA
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