Shark Fishing

Sharks are everywhere in the Florida Keys and we generally encounter them on every trip. We are always willing to set a bait to catch one for you. Our shark trips are designed around the species of shark you would most like to catch. Species we can target are: Lemon, Bull, Blacktip, Nurse or Hammerhead. Often we catch all different species in the same trip. Shark trips are typically 5 hours, and a great family outing.

Reef and wreck Fishing

Fishing for Demersal fish, which primarily live in the Benthic Zone, meaning those fish that primarily live and feed near the oceans floor is always a great adventure. This includes all species of Grouper and Snapper: Red, Black, Gag and Goliath Grouper, Yellowtail, Mangrove, Mutton Lane, and Dog Snapper and finally, Hogfish. On these trips we typically add on to our catch Amberjack, Cobia, Shark, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Cero Mackerel and Sailfish.

Offshore fishing

Targeting Pelagics: These fish live in the Pelagic zone of the ocean. This is the deeper ocean waters. Typically these fish live neither close to the ocean floor nor land. They live in a vast area. Fishing for them is a true hunt for fish. Fortunately for us we have the warm ocean current known as the Gulf Stream and the Bahamian Bank that concentrates these fish as they pass by our island. This and several underwater Mountains, known as humps, create an area we call the up and downs and help us find these fish daily. All Pelagics can be caught year round out of Marathon, however there are peak seasons for each.

Dolphin ( Mahi Mahi)  are the fastest growing fish living in the ocean and some of the shortest lived. Caught year round off Marathon, with the peak season for both big fish and numbers. Our big fish are caught mostly April to June with large numbers of smaller fish generally showing up mid May and lingering in to the summer. Our fall run begins in October as the temperatures begin to cool, and last into December.

Wahoo, one of the fastest fish in the ocean, are present year round in the Florida Keys. From December thru February they are most prevalent along the outer reef in 120 to 180 feet of water. As spring arrives we find these fish further offshore around debris floating further off shore. This pattern lasts well into summer. I think Wahoo go their name because its the first word that come to mind as the line screams from the reel….Wahooooooooo!

Blackfin Tuna. These Tasty fighters offer consistent action here in the keys. In the winter some larger fish visit the reef line and can be caught while fishing other species as a bye catch or specifically targeted by venturing to the Marathon hump where both large fish and number can be had. As usual Skipjack tuna and the occasional yellowfin are harvested on the same trips.

Marlin are present in our waters year round. They are not as prevalent here as ti other parts if the world but can be and are caught here the trick is to be ready. they generally follow schools of tuna and Mahi. The trick is to be ready at all times. We generally have at least one bait in our pattern that would appeal to a marlin. When at the hump, a marlin hot spot, we will make at least one past that is Marlin specific.

Sailfish Maybe the fastest fish in the ocean. Caught year round in the key with peak months for smaller fish mixed with large fish beginning as the weather cools in November thru December these fish are mostly caught as they chase ballyhoo along the reefs edge. This season culminates with tailing season as fish are caught site fishing a they ride the ocean waves to the west in the annual migration. When these condition are not present standard live baiting and kite fishing will produce nice catches of these fantastic fighters.

Lobster trips

Book us anything the Lobster season is open. Every year here in the Keys there is a mini 2 day  lobster season in July and a regular season that starts in august and end in March. Our Boat liscence covers you. No liscence required. We can take 6 people and the limit is 6 lobster per person. Tasty!