For a number of years there has been controversy over the use of tarpon fishing gear in Boca Grande Pass. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), and its predecessor, the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission, have held numerous public hearings and Commission discussions. The FWC has modified tarpon fishing regulations in Boca Grande pass. A 2002-2004 FWC tarpon study compared jig fishing and live bait fishing and found that there was no significant difference in release mortality.

CCA Florida does not believe that any changes to current regulations related to tarpon fishing in Boca Grande Pass are needed.