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Inshore Fishing Charters in Marathon

Q: What fish do inshore charters target in Marathon?

The fish these guides list most often are Mahi-mahi , Tarpon , Sailfish , Tuna , Mutton snapper, Grouper . What bites depends on the month - see the season calendar .

10 inshore guides in Marathon, Duck Key, Grassy Key and the Middle Keys that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.

10 guides9 publish prices$1,000 typical half day$1,800 typical full day

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The guides

Marathon inshore fishing guides, A to Z

Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.

Always Enough Duck Key Sport Fishing

Blackfin Resort Motel & Marina, 4650 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

Capt. Doug StarliperUp to 5 guests

OffshoreBayFlatsBackcountrySight fishingReef

Targets: Sailfish, Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Mutton snapper, Grouper, King mackerel, Bonefish

1/2 Day (up to 2 anglers) $7003/4 Day (up to 2 anglers) $1,000

(305) 481-0372 Website

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Always Late Charters

Captain Hook's Marina, 11833 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050

Capt. Lucas Ponzoa32 ft SeaVeeUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreNearshoreOffshoreBayReefWreck

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Blackfin tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Yellowtail snapper, Black grouper, Mutton snapper, Mangrove snapper

Offshore half-day (4 hr) $1,400Offshore 3/4-day (6 hr) $1,700Offshore full day (8 hr) $1,950+5 more on their site

(305) 394-1582 Website

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Angling Adventures

Island Fish Company, 12648 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

Capt. Rich SmithFleet from 18 ft flats skiff to 36 ft YellowfinUp to 6 guests

InshoreOffshoreFlatsBackcountryReefWreckFly fishing

Targets: Mangrove snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Mutton snapper, Amberjack, Cobia, Mahi-mahi, Tarpon, Bonefish

Half Day 4 Hours, 18' Flats Skiff $1,000Full Day 8 Hours, 18' Flats Skiff $1,400Half Day 4 Hours, 24' Bay Boat $1,000+5 more on their site

(786) 508-2483 Website

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Best Bet Sportfishing

400 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051 (MM 54)

32 ft Luhrs Express; 24 ft SkeeterUp to 6 guests

OffshoreBackcountryReefWreck

Targets: Mutton snapper, Amberjack, Grouper, Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, Swordfish, Tarpon

Half-Day 4 Hour Trip (32' Luhrs) $1,000Three-Quarter-Day 6 Hour Trip (32' Luhrs) $1,500Full-Day 8 Hour Trip (32' Luhrs) $1,800+3 more on their site

(305) 395-1376 Website

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Kelly's Green Sportfishing

1688 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

Capt. Kevin Goodwin34 ft SeaVee center consoleUp to 6 guests

OffshoreBayBackcountryReefWreck

Targets: Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Mutton snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Tarpon

Reef & Wreck, 4-6 hr (from) $900Offshore, 6-8 hr (from) $1,400Tarpon, 4 hr (from) $900+2 more on their site

(305) 395-1900 Website

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Main Attraction Fishing Charters

Marathon Sailfish Marina, 100 Ave I, Marathon, FL 33050 (MM 54.5)

Capt. Marty Lewis49 ft sportfisher (Main One); 43 ft Torres; 33 ft SeaHunter; 25 ft SeaVeeUp to 6 guests

OffshoreDeep seaBayReefWreck

Targets: Swordfish, Tarpon, Blackfin tuna, Mahi-mahi

Main One – Half Day Reef or Wreck / Offshore (4 Hours) $1,500Main One – Full Day Offshore / Combo (7 Hours) $2,500Main One – Extended Day Deep Sea / Swordfish (10 Hours) $3,000+5 more on their site

(305) 289-0071 Website

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Marathon Fishing Kings

Behind Keys Fisheries, 3502 Gulfview Ave, Marathon, FL 33050

Capt. Izaak King29 ft SeaVee (Crazy Lady)Up to 6 guests

OffshoreBayReefWreck

Targets: Mangrove snapper, Spanish mackerel, Speckled trout, Yellowtail snapper, Grouper, Mahi-mahi, Tuna, Sailfish

4-hour reef fishing trip (up to 6) $750

(305) 902-9702 Website

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Sea Dog Charters

1248 Overseas Hwy, MM 47.5 Bayside, Marathon, FL 33050

Capt. Jim Parcell42 ft Topaz Express (The Sea Dog); 41 ft and 40 ft Custom Sea Hawk (USCG-inspected, up to 20)Up to 20 guests

OffshoreBayReefWreckParty boat

Targets: Yellowtail snapper, Mangrove snapper, Mutton snapper, Grouper, Barracuda, Cobia, Tuna, Mahi-mahi

Reef and Wreck (shared, per person) $70

(305) 743-8255 Website

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SeaSquared Charters

1996 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050

32 ft Century center console (Wayne's World) and other fleet boatsUp to 6 guests

OffshoreBayReefWreck

Targets: Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Cobia, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Tarpon

(305) 393-2929 Website

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Strip Strike Charters

Marathon

Capt. Paul Fisicaro18 ft Floyd skiff

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

FlatsBackcountrySight fishingFly fishing

Targets: Bonefish, Tarpon, Permit, Redfish, Snook, Barracuda, Jack crevalle, Pompano

Fly fishing 1/2 Day (4 Hours) $500Fly fishing 3/4 Day (6 Hours) $650Fly fishing Full Day (8 Hours) $800+3 more on their site

(305) 393-0259 Website

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Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 17 operators: Marathon fishing charters.

What to expect

Inshore fishing in Marathon at a glance

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 7; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 6; Full day (8 hours or more) – 6.
Fish they list most: Mahi-mahi, Tarpon, Sailfish, Tuna, Mutton snapper, Grouper, Wahoo, Yellowtail snapper.
In season in October: Sailfish, Wahoo, Mutton snapper (see the Marathon season calendar).
Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests (the largest up to 20).
Coast Guard license: 2 of 10 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.

Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Marathon fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.

Prices

What an inshore charter costs in Marathon

Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.

Trip	Median	Range	Boats
Private half day (about 4 hours)	$1,000	$500 – $1,500	7
Private full day (about 8 hours)	$1,800	$800 – $1,950	5

More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.

Questions

Inshore charters in Marathon: questions

How much is an inshore fishing charter in Marathon?

Among 7 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $1,000 (from $500 to $1,500), and the median full day is $1,800. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.

What fish do inshore charters target in Marathon?

The fish these guides list most often are Mahi-mahi, Tarpon, Sailfish, Tuna, Mutton snapper, Grouper. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.

Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Marathon?

Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Marathon also runs offshore trips: 16 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.

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