Marathon Florida Fishing
Information and Tips

Marathon Florida fishing is well known for all the opportunity it affords of hooking, fighting, and landing a huge prized fish. The species variety available in the Middle Keys is scond to none.

The waters around Marathon are rich with blackfin tuna, sailfish, lots of snapper and grouper, as well as many other species of fish. If you're a fan of deep sea fishing, we call it offshore fishing, and you are looking to add another prize catch to your collection, don't miss the opportunity to get out on a charter in Marathon to test your skills and luck.

Commonly Caught Species

Depending on the area you fish, you can hook up with a wide variety of fish around Marathon. If you choose to fish with a guide, let your charter captain know what kind of fish you would like to tangle with and he will most likely be able to put you on your choice species as long as you are in town at the right time of year and the weather is cooperative.

Here is a list of some of the most popular species caught in Marathon and the prime months they are available. Keep in mind most all of these species can and have been caught in any month of the year. The months listed here are prime time.

• Tarpon – April to August
• Dolphin – April to November
• Blackfin Tuna - March and October
• Barracuda – January to December
• Sharks – April to November
• Sailfish – November to April
• Marlin – May to October
• King Mackerel – November to May
• Snapper – January to December

This gives you a sampling of what a fishing trip around the Marathon area can offer. There are countless other species around too.

More Marathon Florida Fishing Info

The nature of the waters around Marathon allows for different styles of fishing for a different species of fish in different areas. There are of course the offshore expeditions which allow you to reel in the big catches such as tuna, dolphin, and marlin. Then you have reef fishing opportunities for snapper, grouper, and mackerel. There are also wreck fishing spots the hold permit, snapper, and giant grouper. Inshore activities are there too for bonefish, permit, and tarpon. Marathon has a variety of bridge fishing too.

The Seven Mile Bridge is known to be an excellent spot for tarpon fishing. This is typically done with live bait and is more suited to the seasoned fisherman who wants a challenge and can handle a long fight and some tricky boat moves around bridge pilings.

Fishing Charters

There are still a few tarpon guides around that offer a no hook, no pay deal. This gives you an idea of how rich the waters around Marathon can be with certain species of fish. A typical fishing charter will give you the option of a half-day or full day on the water. Do a little background research on the captain of a charter before you decide which one to book, and choose one who you get along with and who specializes on your style of fishing. The technical expertise of the captain as well as a vast array of local knowledge make fishing with a guide a real good idea for visitors who want to make some good happen on their fishing trip.

Keep in mind that different charter captains and outfitters specialize in different styles of fishing and run a variety of boats, choose one that is a good fit for you and your family. For instance, if you plan to bring your kids along on the trip, make sure you mention when you are booking the charter.