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Deep Sea Combo (Swordfishing)

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Marathon Offshore - 30’ Grady White

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,295
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Marathon Premier Bottom Fishing

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40 ft 1 - 6 People From $950
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Top Notch Offshore Pelagics

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Offshore Fishing

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33 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,150
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Bottom Fishing Reefs And Wrecks

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Tarpon Trip With Capt Scotty

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Everything to Know About Booking a Marathon bottom fishing charter

Why should I book a bottom fishing charter in Marathon with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 82 bottom fishing trips in Marathon, and the most popular trips in the area are Deep Sea Combo (Swordfishing) guided by Bobby, Marathon Reef And Bride Adventure guided by Richard, and Ultimate Offshore guided by Jay.

Our guides in Marathon are rated a 4.99 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly bottom fishing guides / fishing lessons in Marathon? Check out our beginner and family friendly bottom fishing guides in Marathon.

What types of bottom fishing charters are common in Marathon?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bottom fishing in Marathon as well as inshore fishing, deep sea fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Marathon are: 1. african pompano, 2. almaco jack, 3. amberjack, 4. atlantic mackerel, and 5. barracuda.

How much do Marathon bottom fishing charters cost?

Prices for bottom fishing in Marathon can range anywhere from about $805 to $2,800, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Marathon is $1,233. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Marathon is $1,870.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a bottom fishing charter in Marathon?

The most popular season to go on a bottom fishing charter in Marathon is spring, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.

Do I need a Marathon fishing license and what are the bag limits in Marathon?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Marathon, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Marathon. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Marathon.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Tom was a delight to be with for the day. He made it an pleasure with five (5) beginners. We tickled and netted more then we could eat for dinner for two nights. My family would recommend Tom to anyone.

    David N. | November 26, 2025

    Trip: Lobstering

  • ★★★★★
    We went into this excursion with a "whatever" mentality, believing that even a bad day fishing is better than doing anything else. This crew worked hard! Put us on the fish and made it all so easy. Great communication before and during the trip too. Fun day with Grandpa, two dads and three little girls learning the joy of fishing. Crew very attuned that we had kids and really worked hard to pay them special attention and make sure they enjoyed the day. We would charter these guys again.

    Dave D. | November 24, 2025

    Trip: Marathon Premier Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great time fishing the captain was very nice and very knowledgeable about his business fishing. I would definitely go again with him

    John V. | August 29, 2025

    Trip: Reef Fishing Little Torch Key

  • ★★★★★
    Took a 6 hour trip on August Holiday booking was very easy, for a group of 4 adults. We had a wonderful day trip fishing with one of the charter skippers, Captain Des Bot he and his Mate Jamie were extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful we really could not have wished for a more helpful experience especially as we are far from experienced at fishing especially in Florida. The results we managed to obtain targeting fish we could eat and have some fun with could not have been better delivered. For the table we caught plenty of Snapper all varieties more than enough to feed out family of 8. We also managed to have a lot of fun with Grouper both red and small Goliath. All was delivered over three or 4 locations on the Bay side due to rough conditions in the gulf, so it made for a very rewarding comfortable da. To cap it all off the catch was all expertly prepared and bagged ready for us to take to a superb recommendation location Sparky's Landing who prepared a beautiful variety of meals, blackend, tacos and crumbed the snapper was just beautiful. all in all I could not be happier with the service and value.

    Tony | August 18, 2025

    Trip: 3-8 Hour Reef And Wreck Trip

  • ★★★★★
    My wife and I had the pleasure of taking a trip with Captain George. He and his mate Kyle picked us up on time and took us out for a great day of fishing. Weather was definitely sporty but his boat handled it comfortably. They were very well prepared to for everything. Having a boat myself I asked a lot of questions on techniques and such. Captain George was very help and wasn't hesitant to share his knowledge. We had a great time. They were upbeat and personable. We ended up will a cooler full of yellow tail snapper, a nice mutton snapper, a nice fight on a good-sized bonito. They recommended a good place to cook it up for us. I would highly recommend taking a trip with Captain George.

    Andy T. | August 15, 2025

    Trip: Layton Fishing Adventure

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