Marathon Key Fishing Charter: 4 or 6 Hour Trips

You keep what you catch on these reefs and wrecks.

A fishing charter based in Marathon Key, Florida, where you fish nearshore reefs and wrecks for snappers, groupers, mackerel and other species, or book an offshore trip for mahi mahi and tuna. The boat provides all tackle, bait, water and fishing licenses. A live guide in English or Spanish runs the trip. You choose between a 4 or 6 hour outing.

The experience

Wet Tails Charter operates out of Marathon Key, putting you on the water in the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico depending on conditions and your preference. The nearshore trips fish the reefs and wrecks close to shore for snappers, groupers, mackerel and whatever else is biting that day: action-packed enough for families and serious enough for anglers chasing the fish of a lifetime. If you want to go bigger, the 8 hour offshore charter targets mahi mahi, tuna, sailfish and wahoo in deeper water. All the equipment, bait, tackle and fishing licenses come with your booking, so you show up ready to fish.

The boat runs with a live guide who speaks English or Spanish, and the trip is built for the whole family regardless of experience. You'll spend your time actually fishing rather than rigging or untangling knots. Water is provided throughout. The deck hand works for tips, so plan to take care of them if the day goes well. It's the standard on these charters.

What’s included

• All fishing equipment, tackle and bait.
• bottled water throughout the trip.
• fishing licenses for Florida waters.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Options for this experience

2 options

4-hour nearshore trip to reefs and wrecksGuide in English or Spanish · 08:00 and 14:00Lasts 4 hours: nearshore fishing experience, a 4-hour inshore fishing experience

6-hour nearshore trip to reefs and wrecksGuide in English or Spanish · 08:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00 and 14:00

GroupUp to 4

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

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Wet Tails Charters llc

Is this one for you?Choose the 4 hour trip if you want a half-day on the water. The 6 hour option gives you more time on the reefs and wrecks when the bite is good. Both trips include everything you need to fish, so you're not renting gear separately or figuring out licenses on your own.

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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 kind of fish will I catch on a nearshore trip around Marathon Key?

Nearshore reef and wreck fishing targets snappers, groupers, mackerel and a large variety of other species. Occasional sharks show up too. The exact catch depends on the season and what's feeding that day.

Do I need to bring my own fishing gear and tackle?

No. Wet Tails Charter provides all equipment, bait, tackle and fishing licenses, so you arrive and start fishing without bringing anything.

Can I book a longer trip if I want to fish offshore?

Yes. The 8 hour offshore big game charter targets mahi mahi, tuna, sailfish and wahoo in deeper water beyond the nearshore reefs and wrecks.

Is this charter suitable for families with no fishing experience?

The trip is built for the entire family at all fitness levels, so beginners and experienced anglers fish the same boat. A live guide runs the charter and handles the technical side.