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Recently Booked Topwater Fishing Charters In Marathon, Fl

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Inshore, Deep Sea, Flats in Marathon

4 Hr (pm)

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27 ft 1 - 8 People From $900
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Deep Sea Fishing in Marathon

Mahi / Offshore Combo

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35 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,600
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

Sportfishing Half Day

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31 ft 1 - 6 People From $925
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

Looe Key Fishing Adventure

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26 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,450
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Inshore, Deep Sea, Flats in Marathon

Half Day (4hr)

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27 ft 1 - 8 People From $800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Flats in Marathon

Full Day (8hr)

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27 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,200

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More Topwater Fishing Charters In Marathon, Fl

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Marathon

Top Notch Tarpon Trips

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31 ft 1 - 6 People From $800
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Marathon

Everglades

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,600
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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Marathon

Offshore Marathon

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31 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,495
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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in Marathon

Morning 1/2 Day

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25 ft 1 - 8 People From $800
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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Marathon

3/4 Day (6hr)

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27 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,000
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Deep Sea Fishing in Marathon

Top Notch Offshore Pelagics

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31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,400
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Everything to Know About Booking a Marathon topwater fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 30 topwater fishing trips in Marathon, and the most popular trips in the area are 4 Hr (pm) guided by Chris, Mahi / Offshore Combo guided by Bobby, and Sportfishing Half Day guided by Bill.

Our guides in Marathon are rated a 4.97 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 topwater fishing guides / fishing lessons in Marathon? Check out our beginner and family friendly topwater fishing guides in Marathon.

What types of topwater fishing charters are common in Marathon?

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

The most commonly sought after species for topwater fishing in Marathon are: 1. black drum, 2. blacktip shark, 3. cobia, 4. goliath grouper, and 5. mangrove snapper.

How much do Marathon topwater fishing charters cost?

Prices for topwater fishing in Marathon can range anywhere from about $750 to $2,900, but the average price for a half day trip for topwater fishing in Marathon is $1,142. The average price for a full day trip for topwater fishing in Marathon is $1,844.

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 topwater fishing charter in Marathon?

The most popular season to go on a topwater fishing charter in Marathon is summer, and most anglers book their trips 26 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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Bill was great with our 12 and 13 year olds. He is very knowledgeable and helped us have a great morning. Would definitely book again.

    Robert K. | August 11, 2025

    Trip: Sportfishing Half Day

  • ★★★★★
    Ken was great. Got right to spots while dodging storms. He was great with my 8 year old son. Great memories.

    Chris F. | July 6, 2025

    Trip: Islamorada Fishing

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