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Atlantic tarpon head towards deeper water offshore to breed, often in 50 feet or more. When the newly hatched young reach a few inches, they seek shelter inshore towards mangrove estuaries or even freshwater to avoid predation. It is unknown if landlocked tarpon can breed in freshwater.

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