St. Simons Island, Georgia Georgia has exceptional tarpon fishing near the famed "Golden Isles," around the coastal town of Brunswick. Fishing is done within a couple miles of shore, and tarpon show in early June and offer consistent fishing through September, often well into October. In a good day anglers will "jump" several fish, sometimes landing three or four. Anglers get a lot of 100-pounders, and some weighing close to 200 pounds - giants in the tarpon world.
These ten great destinations are sure to satisfy your domestic fishing dream for tarpon.