About Your Guide

Nick Borraccino

Independent Guide

Captain Nick was born and raised in Massachusetts, commercial fishing for striped bass and Bluefin tuna. After “retiring” early from being a high school teacher, he moved to Marathon in 2005 where he used to vacation with family every year. Nick’s love affair with fishing in the Keys was instant, starting with his first trip to Marathon in grade school.

Why Fish with Nick?

"I own my boats and my business. I captain my own boat, and I am intensely passionate about what I do. This means you’re not getting a hired captain on a boat owned by someone else, who is just looking to get out, get back, and get paid. I’m not looking to take anyone out to get them seasick so I can come in early and charge full price like some other operations. I absolutely refuse to come in without a great catch." - Captain Nick

About Your Guide

Nick Borraccino

Independent Guide

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Nearshore Expedition

NEW Marathon, FL 1 - 5 People 4 - 8 Hours From $900

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Nearshore Expedition

Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

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	8 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
1 Person	$900.00	$1,200.00	$1,500.00
2 People	$900.00	$1,200.00	$1,500.00
3 People	$900.00	$1,200.00	$1,500.00
4 People	$900.00	$1,200.00	$1,500.00
5 People	$950.00	$1,250.00	$1,550.00

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

Head out with Captain Nick for an epic Florida Keys inshore/nearshore adventure aboard his 35' Contender.

Enjoy reef fishing for yellowtail and mangrove snapper, mackerel, and grouper. Trolling and live baiting for wahoo, sailfish, and kingfish. Or, wreck fishing for mutton snapper, grouper, amberjack and more. All three are great options and it all depends on what you want to do! Captain Nick is all about customizing a trip to your goals and expectations, and for this reason prides himself on the number of repeat clients he has in his client base. When you fish with Captain Nick he will do everything in his power to make sure you have the best possible experience out on the water!

His boat comes loaded with everything you could possibly need to catch tons of fish. Since all the gear and licenses are provided all you need to bring are your favorite snacks and drinks and maybe some lunch for the full day trips, and Captain Nick will get straight to work for you!

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat Type: Cuddy Cabin
Boat Manufacturer: Contender
Boat Length: 35'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Cuddy Cabin
Boat Manufacturer: Contender
Boat Length: 35'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 600
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Bed, Live Bait Well, Kitchen, Tuna Tubes, Ice Box

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Gag Grouper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Kingfish	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great
Mutton Snapper	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great
Permit	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Red Grouper	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great
Sailfish	Great	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great
Spanish Mackerel	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Yellowtail Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good