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Pricing Matrix

	10 Hours	6 Hours	4 Hours
6 People	$2,524.50	$1,754.50	$1,424.50
5 People	$2,524.50	$1,754.50	$1,424.50
4 People	$2,524.50	$1,754.50	$1,424.50
3 People	$2,524.50	$1,754.50	$1,424.50
2 People	$2,524.50	$1,754.50	$1,424.50
1 Person	$2,524.50	$1,754.50	$1,424.50

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Get out there and chase down some thrilling pelagic fish on this trip with Captain Joel! You'll be cool and comfortable on board this 30' Grady White sportfishing vessel, which is purpose-built for offshore performance.

Marathon, FL is world-famous for sportfishing, and for good reason! Not only is the water here rich with life, but it's also right on the edge of the shelf, so you can hook up exciting deep-sea species less than an hour from the dock.

This trip can be a half-day, a 3/4 day, or a full day of fishing depending on your preferences, but no matter what you choose, you'll be targeting prime nearshore gamefish species such as Barracuda, Cobia, Mahi, African Pompano, Kingfish, and more. On longer tips, you'll also have the opportunity to troll for major species including Sailfish, Wahoo, Blue Marlin, and Blackfin Tuna. Every single one of these fish is a hard fighter, and once they take that bait, it's game on!

Captain Joel will come prepared with everything you need for an exhilarating day on the water, including bait, rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring is your sunscreen, some sunglasses, and a good attitude! Head out there and have a blast!

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

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.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

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

Boat Restroom

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

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About Your Guide

Captain Joel

Independent Guide 23 yrs of exp.

Captain Joel is a native Floridian and resident to Marathon and the Florida Keys. He has fished and hunted the globe from Africa to Argentina, Australia to Hawaii, Costa Rica to Canada, Bahamas to Mexico, Virgin Islands to Puerto Rico along with many other areas. After his vast experience of different lands and waters, he is convinced the world’s most epic fishing adventures are right here in Marathon and the Florida Keys waters! Let Captain...

About Your Guide

Captain Joel

Independent Guide 23 yrs of exp.

Captain Joel is a native Floridian and resident to Marathon and the Florida Keys. He has fished and hunted the globe from Africa to Argentina, Australia to Hawaii, Costa Rica to Canada, Bahamas to Mexico, Virgin Islands to Puerto Rico along with many other areas.

After his vast experience of different lands and waters, he is convinced the world’s most epic fishing adventures are right here in Marathon and the Florida Keys waters!

Let Captain Joel prove to you that this is unequivocally the true sportsman’s epicenter!

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Start Location

11699 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050, United States

Areas Fished

Florida Keys
Big Pine Key
Cudjoe Key
Duck Key
Summerland Key

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Grady White
Boat Length: 30'
Total Horsepower: 400

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Grady White
Boat Length: 30'
Total Horsepower: 400
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Walk-in bathroom, A/C cabin

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

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.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

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

Boat Restroom

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

Potential Target Species

Blackfin Tuna
Mahi Mahi
Sailfish
Wahoo

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Trolling

Packing / Extras

Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses. Rods, reels, tackle included.

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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

based on 12 reviews

David

Verified Review

April 23

Very good inshore trip - caught plenty of fish and numerous species. Planning to book again next year,

Arthur

Verified Review

May 5

We had a rough weather day but Capt Joe Joe put us on a lot of Mahi off shore and Yellowtail closer in. Outstanding day for our group and great boat handling skills from our captain and first mate. Will definitely book with them again.

Trip: Marathon Offshore Slam- 50’ Bertram

Robert

Verified Review

March 11

Great charter. Awesome Captain and First Mate

Trip: Marathon Offshore - 30’ Boca Grande

Casie

Verified Review

September 10

We had a great time with Joel & his crew. Caught a ton of fish, & enjoyed our time offshore :)
We’ll be back to do it again!

Trip: Marathon Offshore - 30’ Boca Grande

Russell

Verified Review

September 6

Our group of four had a great time!!! Will take a trip again with Joel the next time we are in Marathon FL.

Trip: Marathon Offshore - 30’ Boca Grande

Robert

Verified Review

September 7

Where do I start? I am a Florida native and this was the most AMAZING trip I’ve ever had. From the great time on the boat, excellent gear, the best captain and first mate I’ve been around in 30 years of fishing, and let’s not forget TONS OF FISH!!!! If ...Read More

Trip: Marathon Offshore Slam- 50’ Bertram

Jacquelyn

Verified Review

August 2

It was a perfect day with Captain Joel. We went out 30 miles to the “humps” catching two mahi and 6 tuna, all keepers!

Trip: Marathon Offshore - 30’ Boca Grande

Kristina

Verified Review

July 10

We had the best time with Captain Joel & Dwayne. They were extremely accommodating & made our experience the best!

Trip: Marathon Offshore - 30’ Boca Grande

Connor

Verified Review

July 3

Captain Joel was awesome. Super chill and laid back. He took us out with the kids and taught them how to deep sea fish too. When we come back to Marathon we will definitely be booking with him again!! Such a good time!!

Trip: Marathon Offshore - 30’ Boca Grande

Thomas

Verified Review

May 22

Carol, Doug, and I enjoyed our near-shore 6-hour fishing trip with Captain Joel and Ana Banana charters in Marathon. We went out past Sombrero Reef and fished for yellow tailed snapper and caught many. We targeted grouper on the bottom as well. Next we fished near the seven mile bridge ...Read More

Trip: Marathon Mixed Bag - 24' Haynie

Yurko

Verified Review

January 25

Ol Captain was an absolute beauty. You won’t get a better trip out in the keys. If you’re looking for a good time you won’t find better. We caught so many fish out of season that it fed us for days. And to make it better Captain made sure ...Read More

Trip: Marathon Mixed Bag - 24' Haynie

Lisa

Verified Review

July 30

Great Trip! We enjoyed ourselves and are going home with LOTS of snapper. Reeled in my first shark. Thanks Captain
!

Trip: Marathon Mixed Bag - 24' Haynie

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a 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 case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!