Tarpon spawn from April through July. Most tarpon fishing is actually done quite close to shore; tarpon spawn offshore on the major moons when the tides are strongest. While other fish are moving into the shallows on major moons others are heading out to spawn. An average 100 pound tarpon is about 13 to 16 years old.

Where do tarpon go to spawn?

Spawning/Eggs - Tarpon spawn offshore in warm, isolated areas, usually in late spring to late summer and probably in association with a full moon or new moon. Tarpon are broadcast spawners, meaning the fish release sperm and egg into the water to be fertilized and provide no parental care for the young.

What is the best time of year to catch tarpon in Florida?

The best time to fish for large migratory tarpon in the Florida Keys is when the water temperatures reach and stay above seventy-five degrees Fahrenheit. That can be as early as mid-March, but usually equates to late March to as late as early April. May is all safe as well as most of June.