Damn Good Bottom Fishing Charters In Marathon

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 81 bottom fishing trips in Marathon, and the most popular trips in the area are Reef & Inshore Fishing guided by Kevin, Offshore Fishing guided by Aaron, and Sailfish / Edge of Reef guided by Bobby.

Our guides in Marathon are rated a 4.98 out of 5 based on 5116 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.

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

The most commonly sought after species for bottom fishing in Marathon are: 1. mahi mahi, 2. blackfin tuna, 3. sailfish, 4. wahoo, and 5. yellowtail snapper.

Prices for bottom fishing in Marathon can range anywhere from about $850 to $2,990, but the average price for a half day trip for bottom fishing in Marathon is $1,189. The average price for a full day trip for bottom fishing in Marathon is $1,913.

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.

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.

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.