Private Fishing Charter in Marathon

Set out aboard a 38-foot Freeman with a captain and an onboard bathroom. Choose from fishing-focused outings, island eco tours, and extended offshore adventures.

• Fish reefs, bays, and wrecks by anchoring and bottom fishing for species such as grouper and snapper
• Chase pelagic species offshore with trolling, live baiting, or kite fishing
• Mix fishing with swimming, sandbars, and island hopping on an island eco tour
• Travel farther offshore on Far Gulf, Dry Tortugas, or Pulley Ridge trips
• Visit Fort Jefferson and Garden Key to tour, swim, and snorkel from the beaches

What's Included

• Boat
• Captain
• Fuel
• Fishing gear
• Fishing licenses
• Coolers with ice

Know before you go

• Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled departure
• Bring hats, a shirt, sunblock, sunglasses, food, drinks, and personal items
• Complete the electronic liability waiver before departure; passengers without it may not be permitted to board
• Expect a minimum 20% captain gratuity, not included in the listed price; it may be charged to the card on file if unpaid
• For Fort Jefferson trips, park admittance fees are not included in the listed price and are collected in cash upon arrival
• Follow the captain's safety directions; unsafe offshore conditions may require a reef, wreck, bay, or alternative trip
• Do not use devices or apps that record, share, or track the vessel's location or fishing spots