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Recently Booked Live Bait Fishing Charters In Marathon, Fl

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Marathon

Morning 1/2 Day

100% (2) Guided by John
25 ft 1 - 8 People From $800
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Marathon

Tarpon Trip

100% (9) Managed by Bobby
35 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,300
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Marathon

Mahi / Offshore Combo

100% (9) Managed by Bobby
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

4-6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck

100% (1) Guided by Ed
31 ft 1 - 12 People From $895
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

Marathon Reef-Wreck And Gulf

100% (11) Guided by Johnny
27 ft 1 - 8 People From $695
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

3/4 Day

100% (11) Guided by Wesley
34 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,600
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More Live Bait Fishing Charters In Marathon, Fl

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

Marathon Reef And Bride Adventure

100% (8) Managed by Richard
29 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,000
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This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

Bottom Fishing Reefs And Wrecks

100% (4) Guided by Josh
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $900
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

Florida Fish Slam -23'

100% (11) Guided by Johnny
23 ft 1 - 8 People From $650
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

Top Notch Tarpon Trips

100% (11) Guided by Bill
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $800
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Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea Fishing in Marathon

Marathon Sportsfishing Trip

100% (1) Guided by Jay
45 ft 1 - 6 People From $950
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Marathon

Top Notch Swordfish Seeking

100% (11) Guided by Bill
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,900
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Everything to Know About Booking a Marathon live bait fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 97 live bait fishing trips in Marathon, and the most popular trips in the area are Morning 1/2 Day guided by John, Tarpon Trip guided by Bobby, and Mahi / Offshore Combo guided by Bobby.

Our guides in Marathon are rated a 4.98 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Marathon? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Marathon.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Marathon?

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Marathon are: 1. barracuda, 2. black drum, 3. blacktip shark, 4. bonefish, and 5. bull shark.

How much do Marathon live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Marathon can range anywhere from about $750 to $2,800, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Marathon is $1,164. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Marathon is $1,823.

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 live bait fishing charter in Marathon?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Marathon is summer, and most anglers book their trips 11 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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Andy was great! Got us on the fish and had a ton of laughs. Strongly recommended

    Kevin C. | November 15, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Inshore And Flats Fshing

  • ★★★★★
    Tom was great! He got our beginner group on lobsters and even though it was late in the season, we still caught a good amount of keepers. We inshore fished for a bit after we had enough water time. Fish were slow to bite but Tom worked hard to find hot spots so we could get on the fish. Great conversion, cool guy and overall we had a blast. I’d definitely recommend a trip with Captain Tom.

    Erica C. | November 5, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing And Lobster Combo

  • ★★★★★
    Donnie was super Very knowledgeable We had a tough day but we were targeting bones and Permit caught one 5 lb Bonefish Lots of bonnet sharks And snapper

    Joe D. | September 15, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hour Flats Trip For 2

  • ★★★★★
    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

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