Marathon Florida Keys Big Game Fishing 8-Hour Charter

Eight hours trolling blue water 100 to 1,000 feet deep for trophy-sized game fish

An 8-hour offshore big game fishing charter departing Marathon takes you into the Atlantic to troll for Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish and other species in waters 100 to 1,000 feet deep. The boat provides all equipment, bait, tackle and fishing licenses. You bring the stamina for fast reeling when large fish strike. Groups of up to four anglers of any age and moderate fitness level fish the same waters that make the Florida Keys one of the world's premier fisheries.

The experience

The boat departs Marathon at 8am and heads straight into the Atlantic's blue water. You'll spend the day trolling productive grounds off the Florida Keys coastline, working heavy tackle and reeling hard when Mahi Mahi, Wahoo or Sailfish take the bait. The charter handles all the tackle setup and bait. Your job is to fight the fish when they hit. This is not a leisurely drift. The experience assumes you're ready for fast reeling and the weight of large fish on the line.

Wet Tails Charters supplies everything needed to fish: rods, reels, lines, bait and your fishing license. They provide coolers filled with ice to store your catch, and you're welcome to bring your own beverages and snacks for the eight hours on the water. If you land a trophy worth keeping, the charter can arrange to have it mounted and shipped home, turning a single day into a permanent reminder.

The trip suits groups of up to four anglers traveling together. Families with children are welcome. Infants ride on an adult's lap. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces accommodate mobility devices. Public transportation options are available near the departure point in Marathon.

What’s included

• All fishing equipment, rods, reels and tackle.
• bait.
• your fishing license.
• coolers with ice for your catch.
• cold water provided onboard.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wet Tails Charters llc

Is this one for you?The eight-hour day starts early and demands fast reeling when fish strike, so book this if you're ready for sustained physical effort on the water and want to spend a full day actively fishing rather than watching.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What species of fish will I be targeting off Marathon?

Mahi Mahi, Wahoo and Sailfish are the primary targets in the deep Atlantic waters off the Florida Keys, though many other species inhabit the same grounds and may strike your line.

How deep is the water where we'll be fishing?

The charter fishes waters ranging from 100 feet to 1,000 feet deep, trolling the productive offshore grounds that make the Florida Keys one of the world's best fisheries.

What do I need to bring, and what does the charter provide?

Wet Tails Charters provides all fishing equipment, bait, tackle and your fishing license. Bring sunscreen, a hat and any personal beverages or snacks you want during the eight hours on the water. The boat supplies coolers with ice for your catch.

Can I keep the fish I catch, and what happens to them?

Yes, you keep your catch. The charter can arrange to have trophy fish mounted and shipped to your home if you'd like a keepsake from the trip.

Is this trip suitable for families with children or people new to fishing?

The charter welcomes families and anglers of any age with at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Children can participate, and infants ride on an adult's lap. You don't need prior experience, but the day involves fast reeling when large fish strike, so be prepared for physical effort.