1. Who owns Robbie’s in Islamorada?
Michael and his wife Annie officially bought Robbie’s Marina in 1997. He is the son of Robbie’s original owner.
2. What is the mile marker?
It is located at Mile marker 78. You don’t want to miss it!
3. Is there damage to the docks at Robbie's?
They are all in fantastic condition, so there is nothing to worry about.
4. Are there changing rooms at Robbie's?
Yes, there are changing rooms at Robbie’s. The whole place is adequate for a great time!
5. Can I come by boat and eat lunch with my family?
Yes, you can! There is boat parking, and the Hungry Tarpon restaurant is the best waterfront spot to enjoy a meal with your family.
6. What mile marker is Robbie’s of Islamorada?
Locations in Islamorada include Channel 2 and Channel 5 bridges.
1. How much does it cost to feed the tarpons?
Get ready for Tarpon to snatch some fish out of your hand. For only $3, you get a small pail with fish, and you are all set!
2. Where can I feed Tarpons in Islamorada?
You can feed the tarpon at the dock at Robbie's Marina in the Florida Keys, the #1 tourist spot in Islamorada.
3. Can I eat or cook a tarpon?
Even though Tarpon is edible, people rarely eat it because the meat is filled with tiny bones and has an unfavorable flavor.
4. Is it safe to feed the tarpons?
It's relatively safe to feed tarpon by hand because, unlike many large fish, Tarpon doesn’t have sharp teeth.
5. Is tarpon easy to catch?
Tarpons are among the most challenging game fish to land, and learning to catch tarpon is often an angler's lifelong journey.
6. Does tarpon breathe air?
It was mentioned that the gills are the major respiratory organ for tarpon. Still, tarpon can also breathe air, so tarpon can come to the surface and gulp air to fill this swim bladder.
7. What is the world record for tarpon?
The all-tackle world record for a giant tarpon is 286 pounds, 9 ounces, caught by Max Domecq in Rubane, Guinea-Bissau, Africa, on March 20, 2003.
8. Are tarpon scales sharp?
Tarpons are powerful and have rough mouths, sharp gill plates, and abrasive scales.
9. Can you eat tarpon raw?
No, It is not recommended to eat the tarpon raw.
10. What is the best month to fish tarpon in Florida?
The best time to fish for large migratory tarpon is when the water temperatures reach above seventy-five degrees Fahrenheit. That can be as early as mid-March but usually equates to late March or early April. May is all safe, as well as most of June.
11. Can you keep tarpon?
Tarpon tags are limited to one per person yearly (except for licensed charter captains). The cost of a tag is $50.
12. Do Tarpons come close to shore?
Sometimes, tarpons can be within a few feets from shore when the tide is high, looking for prey items.
13. Are Tarpons fresh or saltwater?
Even though tarpons are primarily found in saltwater, sometimes tarpons can range into freshwater.
14. How old is a 100 lb tarpon?
A tarpon of that size could have 13 to 16 years old.
15. How big do tarpon get?
Tarpons can reach up to 8 feet and weigh up to 280 pounds.
16. Can you feed the tarpon in late December?
Yes, you can! The temperature is excellent for fishing around that time of the year.
17. Are the tarpons caged, or do they come and go as they please?
No, tarpons are not in cages. They live in a wild and free state, and you can find different sizes of them, from about three feet to about 6 feet.
1. Can you fish at Robbie’s?
The “Silver Kings” curiously come here to see humans. Even though you can not fish inside the complex pools (don’t worry, we got party fishing boats for that), you can toss them a little bait fish and watch them have a snack!
2. Where is the best tarpon fishing in Florida?
The Florida Keys remain the most popular tarpon-fishing destination, and Islamorada is the fishery's epicenter. Anglers target giant tarpon around the bridges with live bait and conventional tackle.
3. Where can you not fish in the Keys?
Preserved areas such as Sanctuary Preservation and Ecological Reserves in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary are off limits.
4. How do you get a tarpon in Key West?
For smaller baits and crabs, usually around a 5/0 hook. For your bigger baits, such as mullet, somewhere around an 8/0 up to a 10/0 hook will be needed.
5. What's the best bait for tarpon?
The best bait for tarpons are mullets, pinfish, shrimps, and crabs.
6. What family is Tarpon?
The tarpon is a fish of the family Megalopidae, related to the bonefish and the ladyfish.
7. How do you rig for tarpon fishing?
You can do it through the lip or nose, but if you’re up, you can do it towards the top.
8. Can you grab tarpon by the lip?
It is recommended to avoid using lip-gripping tools to not hurt the jaws and keep the tarpon wet at all times.
9. Is there a fee to dock for an hour?
Admission to the dock is $2.50 per person (once per day).
10. Can you buy bait at Robbie’s?
Yes, you can! They sell it in buckets at the marina for fishing cruises.
11. On Robbie's party boat, do they provide fishing rods?
Yes, for an additional charge, they do have rods on the boat. They also provide the bait, Captain Michaels.
1. How do you get to Alligator Reef Lighthouse?
The Alligator Reef Lighthouse is just under five nautical miles off the coast of Islamorada (to the east). You can only get there by water vessel.
2. Can you walk around Islamorada?
Yes, you can. The village is spread across six islands (or “keys”). Still, the walking tour is concentrated on a one-mile stretch of Upper Matecumbe Key.
3. Is there an Indian Key?
Indian Key was an unincorporated community in Monroe County; it was located in the upper Florida Keys on the island of Indian Key and is currently a ghost town.
4. Can you kayak to Indian Key?
Indian Key is located only a half-mile offshore. One of the best ways to reach the 11-acre island is by paddling over the shallow seagrass flats.
5. Can you kayak in the mangroves when it's too windy to kayak in the open waters?
Yes, you can at your own risk.
6. Can you paddle board to the Indian Key?
The tarpon is a fish of the family Megalopidae, related to the bonefish and the ladyfish.
1. Is Robbie's pet friendly?
Yes! Robbie’s is a great pet-friendly place for everyone to enjoy.
2. Can we feed pelicans throughout the day?
Unfortunately, no. There are some signs around the place that say not to feed them.
3. Are pets allowed at Robbie’s dock?
Pets are not allowed on the Tarpon Feeding Dock for their own safety and the safety of our wildlife. Bringing pets along on any activities is up to the sole discretion of each vendor and may be subject to change without prior notice
