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Key West Natural Event
Tarpon Migration
These windows reflect the main Key West tarpon migration period, split into the remaining 2026 stretch and the early 2027 spring return.
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April 1 - May 30, 2027
What this window means
Tarpon Migration marks the spring period when tarpon becomes the organizing principle of the trip instead of just one possible target. Local sources consistently support April through June as the main migration window.
How to plan around it
If tarpon is the main goal, ask whether the captain is focused on bridges, channels, backcountry water, or a mixed plan. Those are different trips, and matching the guide style to your crew matters as much as the migration calendar.