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Boca Grande Offshore Fishing is where unforgettable memories are made. Our charters are designed to provide you with the ultimate fishing adventure. Click here to book your thrilling experience.

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Capt. Waylon Mills

After graduating college in 1993, Waylon came to Boca Grande to pursue his true passion… fishing. Following in the footsteps of his ancestry and part of the island’s fishing legacy, Waylon became a fourth generation fisherman.

 

Waylon specializes in Traditional Live Bait Tarpon Fishing aboard his 24′ Morgan, the Blaze, in world famous Boca Grande Pass and Inshore/Offshore Charters aboard his 27' Bluewater, for other seasonal species such as: Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Permit, Tuna, King Fish , etc. are available at their optimal times, thru-out the year.

 

Waylon is a Director of the Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association, which is an organization that is dedicated to the preservation of the fishery as well as the Traditional ways of Tarpon Fishing in Boca Grande Pass.

Capt. Waylon Mills

Offshore Fishing

 Near Shore Wreck  & Offshore fishing is packed with action and provides an opportunity to catch a variety of different species: Snapper,  Grouper, Pompano, Permit, Kingfish, Amberjack, Triple Tail, , Wahoo and Tuna to name a few! 

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​Looking for fresh fish for Dinner? IN the Gulf of Mexico off the Charlotte Harbor area there's a vast variety of man mad artificial reefs along with naturally occurring rocky bottom. Making the immediate area off of Boca Grande, FL a thriving habitat.

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After your successful trip on the water, all your catch of regulation size and limits will be cleaned and bagged for your convenience. If you have no way of preparing your catch, most of the restaurants on Boca Grande, especially The Temptation Bar and Grill, will cook your fresh catch for Lunch or Dinner. Just inquire anytime during the trip for more information.

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Tarpon Fishing

Boca Grande Pass, located at the Southern Tip of Gasparilla Island has for decades been known to many, as the Tarpon Capital of the World. Boca Grande Pass, during peak Tarpon Season houses the largest concentration of Tarpon in one area, than any other place in the world. Warm waters and Spring Tides bring an abundance of crabs, Shrimp and other various bait fishes to the Pass, creating the perfect buffet for the Megalops Atlanticus.

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Anglers come from all over the world to Boca Grande to try their luck at taming one of the Almighty Silver Kings and experience one of Boca Grande’s Oldest Traditions.

Howl at the Moon Tarpon Tournament 1st Place

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

Capt. Waylon Mills

(May-June)

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2025

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Tournaments Begin May 10, 2025

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2024

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2nd Place - World's Richest All Release Tarpon Tournament

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2023

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1st Place - Ladies Howl at the Moon All Release Tarpon Tournament

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2022

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1st Place - Red Gill All Release Tarpon Tournament

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2nd Place - 17 Classic All Release Tarpon Tournament

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2021

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1st Place - Red Gill All Release Tarpon Tournament

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2020

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1st Place - Howl at the Moon All Release Tarpon Tournament

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2019

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2nd Place - Gasparilla Island Kids Classic

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3rd Place - Red Gill All Release Tarpon Tournament

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2018

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1st Place World's Richest All Release Tarpon Tournament

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1st Place Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Ladies Day All Release Tarpon Tournament

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1st Place - Howl at the Moon All Release Tarpon Tournament

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2nd Place - Ladies Howl at the Moon

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2016

 

2nd Place - World's Richest Tarpon Tournament

 

1st Place - Howl at the Moon All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

3rd Place -Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Ladies Day All Release  Tarpon Tournament

 

2015

 

1st Place - Turnin' Tides Invitational All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

3rd Place - Last Fish Caught - Gasparilla Island Kids Classic

 

2014

 

1st Place - Turnin' Tides Invitational All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

3rd Place - Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Ladies Day All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

2014 Gasparilla Island Kids Classic - Winner Mother Nature (Cancelled due to Weather Conditions)

 

2013

 

2nd Place - Turin' Tides Invitational All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

1st Place - Gasparilla Island Kids Classic All Release Tarpon Tourn

 

2nd Place - World's Richest Tarpon Tournament

 

2012

 

1st Place - Turnin' Tides All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

1st Place - Boca Grande Classic All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

1st Place - Ladies Night Out - Howl at the Moon All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

2nd Place - Gasparilla Island Kids Classic All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

3rd Place - Howl at the Moon All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

2011

 

1st Place - Howl at the Moon All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

1st Place - Boca grande Classic All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

3rd Place - Howl at the Moon "Ladies Night Out" All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

2010

 

1st Place - Boca Grande Fishing Guides Assoc. All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

2009

 

1st Place - Howl at the Moon "Ladies Night Out" All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

1st Place - Howl at the Moon All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

1st Place - Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Laides Day All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

2nd Place - Boca Grande Fishing Guides Assoc. Invitational Tarpon Tournament

 

2008

 

1st Place - BOMO All Release Tarpon Tournament for Kids

 

1st Place - Coral Creek Club Sportsman Challenge All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

3rd Place - Howl at the Moon All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

2007

 

2nd Place - Billy-Bo All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

2nd Place - BOMO All Release Tarpon Tournament for kids

 

2003

 

2nd Place - Hollinswood All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

2nd Place - Capt's Classic All Release Tarpon Tournament

 

1999

 

3rd Place - Most Releases - World's Richest Tarpon Tournament

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