Tarpons are large silvery fish, measuring 4-8 ft (1.3-2.5 m) in length, with large scales, a compressed body, a deeply forked caudal fin, and a long ray extending from the dorsal fin. The mouth is large, and contains rows of sharp, fine teeth, and the lower jaw protrudes outward. Tarpon are among the best known and most impressive of the sportfish. They can live in both freshwater and saltwater.
Tarpons are large fish, measuring up to 8 ft (2.5 m) in length and weighing up to 350 lb (160 kg). Their dorsal and anal fins have an elongated ray, which forms a threadlike projection that trails behind the fish. Tarpons are recognized by their silvery color, forked caudal fin, and underbite caused by an extended jawbone that juts out in front of the upper jaw, giving the fish a turned-down, frow…
Tarpons do not mature sexually until they are six or seven years old. A large female tarpon weighing about 140 lb (64 kg) may contain over 12 million eggs. Tarpon spawning sites have not been located, and fresh tarpon eggs have not been seen. However, the females are thought to lay their eggs in shallow seas, or on the ocean floor, starting at the end of June and continuing throughout July and Aug…
Tarpons are the original big-game fish and are well known to sport fishers throughout the world. Long before fishers began to catch sailfish, marlin, or bluefin tuna for sport, they angled for tarpon. To catch this fish, the angler must be strong, skilled, and have a great deal of endurance. Fishermen who specialize in catching gamefish look for tarpon as far north as Long Island, but they concent…
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