Guided fishing is very common in the American state of Florida with guided fishing trips out of Islamorada starting in the 1930s. Guided fishing for Atlantic tarpon further up the Florida coast started even earlier at the end of the 1800s, early guides generally catered to wealthy anglers from big northern American cities but also Europeans who often engaged them for extended periods of time of weeks or months. These tourists and guides were often associated with private clubs, hotels, or lodges.