About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Hop on board with Captain Steve and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime, chasing Swordfish in the blue water of the Gulf of Mexico! On this 10-hour trip, Captain Steve will take you out over deep water where you can drift bait and lures for giant Swordfish, one of the toughest and most extreme fish in this hemisphere!

You'll be fishing aboard a 32’ Morgan sportfisher with a capacity for 6 people. Powered by a powerful inboard engine, this vessel will have no problem getting you to the prime spots offshore. On board you'll find a GPS, sonar, outriggers, and a nice bathroom. This vessel—purpose-built for offshore fishing—is top-of-the-line! But it's not just the boat; Captain Steve is a master of his craft, with a wealth of knowledge and experience that he's eager to share with you. He'll take you to the best fishing spots and provide expert guidance on everything from trolling techniques to fighting your fish!

Your target on this trip is world-famous for their speed, strength, and endurance! Once you reach the best fishing grounds, you'll drop your lines to attract the Swords, which migrate at great depths hunting for squid, bristlemouths, ballyhoo, and more. These fish are hungry, and when they hit your line, you'll feel it!

Captain Steve will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to pack are any food or drinks you might need. He kindly asks that you do not bring spray sunscreen. These family-friendly trips can host up to 6 people, so make sure you bring some good company!

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Pricing Matrix

	10 Hours
1 Person	$1,900.00
2 People	$1,900.00
3 People	$1,900.00
4 People	$1,900.00
5 People	$1,900.00
6 People	$1,900.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Steve S.

Outfitter

Captain Steve is a very knowledgable captain who has many years of experience fishing the Florida Keys and running Marathon Key fishing charters. No matter what you want to catch, he'll know exactly where to go and what to cast, no doubt about it! He runs his top-tier Marathon charter company with the goal of putting you right on the fish and giving you the time of your life out on the beautiful waters of...

Start Location & Lodging Options

Marathon, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Morgan
Boat Length: 32'
Boat Restroom: Yes

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

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.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (April).

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Swordfish

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Deep Dropping
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Reviews

5.0

based on 8 reviews

Cooper

Verified Review

June 26

Cooper

Verified Review

June 26

My wife and I did a mix of reef fishing and offshore fishing to make an 8 hour trip. The bite was spotty at times, but we found a few schools of mahi mahi and were able to catch several of them throughout the day! We only had one keeper size, but it was very exciting to get into them and watch them hit our baits. Captain Steve and first mate Mike worked nonstop to get us into more fish. They can’t control if the fish will bite, but they certainly gave it their best effort. They also had great hospitality and offered plenty of fun stories and advice. We took our fresh catch to Lazy Days that evening and had an incredible dinner.

Trip: Marathon Key Nearshore Run

Lynn

Verified Review

April 4

Lynn

Verified Review

April 4

Had a most excellent time. We were scheduled for an offshore trip but wind and waves caused us to cancel this trip. However, we rescheduled for later in the day for a tarpon fishing excursion. This was a blast ! We saw sharks up close and landed several yellow jacks which gave us a good fight before being returned to the water. After trying and trying (never give up) we snagged a good sized tarpon. After a good fight which included multiple boat maneuvers it was brought to the side of the boat before being cut loose to fight another day. We thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with the captain and first mate. Both were very attentive to us, making sure that our hooks were still baited and that we had all the help required for landing and documenting our catches before returning them to the water. A great time was had by all! The boat was immaculate and we had no issues if any sort.

Trip: Marathon Key Offshore - 32’ Morgan

Dale

Verified Review

February 2

Had a great time. They put us on lots of fish, with multiple species caught. Got to move around, very attentive baiting and removing fish. Lots of stories and fun atmosphere. Highly recommend them. Very relaxing day on the water. Book it!

Trip: Marathon Key Nearshore Run

Pamela

Verified Review

December 5

Hands down…….this was the best experience for all of us! Steve and Billy were awesome! My husband and I were celebrating with our son and daughter in law on their 25th wedding anniversary and a fishing adventure was on our list……
Steve and Billy were very knowledgeable, explanatory, and patient and would help depending on our fishing skills.

We all caught fish and had a fabulous day! We will come back !

Thanks Steve and Billy...

Pamela

Verified Review

December 5

Trip: Marathon Key Nearshore Run

Richard

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November 8

It was a great fishing trip with Capt Alex and Jason. They knew where to go and showed us the best way.to catch Yellow Tail snapper. We caught over 20 among the three if us. I would use them again and I would highly recommend them to anyone interested Keys fishimg.

Trip: Marathon Key Nearshore Run

Shea

Verified Review

November 6

Fisherman's charter...great boat, knowledgeable, love fishing, and the waters of Marathon. Captain Alex and his brother, gentlemen, and personable. Highly recommended for multi species and for a great day. 5 STARS, WILL RETURN

Trip: Marathon Key Nearshore Run

David

Verified Review

September 2

Captain Alex and his crew were great! We had questionable weather the night before so we were worried about how the morning would go, but they worked hard to get us on the fish even in less than ideal conditions. :) We had a great time!