Megalops cyprinoides
How to identify a Indo-Pacific Tarpon
Indo-Pacific Tarpon are found in coastal bays, estuaries, beaches, jetties, reefs, and continental-shelf waters. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.
EnvironmentSaltwater
SeasonVaries by migration, temperature, region, and regulation
Habitat and range
Coastal bays, estuaries, beaches, jetties, reefs, and continental-shelf waters
Where to catch Indo-Pacific Tarpon
- Florida flats/keys
- Bahamas — all species we list for this fishery
- Caribbean — all species we list for this fishery
- West Africa (tarpon)
Indo-Pacific Tarpon by state
State season calendars that list Indo-Pacific Tarpon — each shows the months it is in season and the official licence source:
- Florida — seasons, best months and licence info
Baits and lures
Species-dependent · baitfish · squid · shrimp · crabs · worms · jigs · spoons · plugs · or flies
Related species
Often caught in the same waters or confused with Indo-Pacific Tarpon:
- Tarpon — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Inshore Lizardfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Jack Mackerel — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- John Dory — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Kelp Bass — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Kelp Rockfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
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