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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Join Captain Bill for an unforgettable "Top Notch Tarpon Trip" in the stunning inshore and nearshore waters of Marathon, FL! This specialized adventure targets the legendary Tarpon, known for their incredible size, strength, and spectacular aerial displays.

Captain Bill will guide you through a variety of fishing techniques, including artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, cut bait fishing, heavy tackle fishing, live bait fishing, and topwater fishing. You'll primarily use live blue crabs, pinfish, or mullet to attract and hook these giant migrating Tarpon.

Prepare for the excitement of battling one of these magnificent beasts, which promises a lengthy and exhilarating fight. The experience of hooking into a Tarpon and witnessing its acrobatic leaps out of the water will create lifelong memories.

You'll be fishing aboard a well-equipped vessel designed for inshore and nearshore fishing, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience. Captain Bill provides all the necessary fishing equipment, including rods, reels, tackle, and live bait.

All you need to bring are your favorite snacks, drinks, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection. Whether you're an experienced angler or new to fishing, Captain Bill's expertise and passion for Tarpon fishing will make your trip truly exceptional.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, 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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 30 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
1 Person	$750.00
2 People	$750.00
3 People	$750.00
4 People	$750.00
5 People	$750.00
6 People	$750.00

Pay 50% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Bill G.

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Independent Guide 20 years of exp.

Quiet

Instructional

Intense

Expert Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Captain Bill had a fishing pole in his hands before he could walk. Growing up on the Jersey Shore, he always has a passion for saltwater fishing. He moved to the Florida Keys in 2015 where he immediately fit right in on the waters here. Captain Bill is an experienced captain with a 100 ton vessel operator's license. He enjoys helping kids catch their first fish or seasoned angler catch the fish of a lifetime!...

About Your Guide

Bill G.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 20 years of exp.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

A Great White Shark! Off the coast of Marathon Fl in 700’ of water!

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish fry!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

A Great White Shark! Off the coast of Marathon Fl in 700’ of water!

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Fish fry!

Whats your favorite band?

Led Zeppelin

Whats your favorite movie?

Animal House

Whats your favorite sports team?

Too busy fishing to follow sports lol

Whats your drink of choice?

Too busy fishing to drink lol

How did you get started guiding?

It’s been a life long passion

What makes you different from other guides?

I feel I’m a true professional. From the presentation of the boat to the fishing techniques to the maintenance to upkeep the rods and reels. I enjoy fishing with kids catching their first fish all the way to advanced anglers who want to hook into big game such as sailfish and tuna.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Marathon, Florida

Areas Fished

Florida Bay
Big Pine Key
Cudjoe Key
Duck Key
Summerland Key

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Egret
Year Built: 2002
Boat Length: 31'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Egret
Year Built: 2002
Boat Length: 31'
Engine Manufacturer: Yanmar
Total Horsepower: 415
Number of Engines: 1

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, 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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 30 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

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 .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Drinks and snacks

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 30 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 30 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

Verified Review

May 7

Bill was great. Good dude. Knowledgeable and easy to talk with. We got a Tarpon in 1st 15 min. Great experience

Verified Review

May 7

Bill was great. Good dude. Knowledgeable and easy to talk with. We got a Tarpon in 1st 15 min. Great experience

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Mike

Verified Review

December 30

Captain Bill was awesome with our kids, and we caught a ton of fish, would definitely do this again.

Mike

Verified Review

December 30

Captain Bill was awesome with our kids, and we caught a ton of fish, would definitely do this again.

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Trip: Sportfishing Half Day

Kathy

Verified Review

February 23

Captain Bill was outstanding. He found the fish for us and we caught yellow tail snappers, strawberry grouper, and blue bonnets. Will definitely use him again.

Kathy

Verified Review

February 23

Captain Bill was outstanding. He found the fish for us and we caught yellow tail snappers, strawberry grouper, and blue bonnets. Will definitely use him again.

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Trip: Sportfishing Half Day

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

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