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Marathon, FL Fishing Trip — April

Your Marathon, FL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 78°F / Low 75°F0.7" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
SailfishExcellent
Sailfish
Various
Yellowtail SnapperExcellent
Yellowtail Snapper
Various
Mahi MahiGood
Mahi Mahi
Various
TarponGood
Tarpon
Various
BarracudaGood
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting
Black GrouperGood
Black Grouper
Various
BonefishGood
Bonefish
Various
PermitGood
Permit
Various

April Weather in Marathon

78°F
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
0.7"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

40 Guides Matched

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Manicsportfishing Charters - Manicsportfishing Charters
Manicsportfishing Charters

Manicsportfishing Charters

5(579)Top Rated

Marathon, Florida Keys family fishing charters. Reef, Wreck Offshore or try our budget-friendly Snappers & Sunset fun fishing trip!

Marathon, Florida
Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center
Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center

Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center

4.5(614)Top Rated
Marathon, Florida
Marathon Lady Party Boats - Dorothy Stalten
Dorothy Stalten

Marathon Lady Party Boats

4.5(634)Top Rated
inshore
Marathon, Florida
Two Conchs Fishing Charters - Two Conchs Fishing Charters
Two Conchs Fishing Charters

Two Conchs Fishing Charters

4.5(1156)Top Rated

Two Conchs Gear Charter Fishing Two Conchs Transportation Fishing Camp – Florida Keys Kids Fish Camp Request Information Contact Us Cancellation Policy Two Conchs Fishing Charters Capt. Jack Carlson Welcome to Two Conchs Charters running over 17 Yellowfins in our fleet and featured on the Reality Show "Two Conchs Sportsfishing TV". We offer Offshore, Reef/Wreck, Tarpon,

Tarpon
Marathon, Florida
Sweet E'Nuf Charters - Sweet E'Nuf Charters
Sweet E'Nuf Charters

Sweet E'Nuf Charters

4.9(190)Top Rated

Your Marathon fishing charters are with Capt. Dave Schugar of Sweet E'Nuf. 24+yrs fishing the Keys. Fast 33' twin engine boat. More fishing, less boating.

Marathon, Florida
All Keys Fishing Charters - All Keys Fishing Charters
All Keys Fishing Charters

All Keys Fishing Charters

5(153)Top Rated
Marathon, Florida
Ana Banana Fishing Charter - Ana Banana Fishing Charter
Ana Banana Fishing Charter

Ana Banana Fishing Charter

4.8(177)Top Rated

Welcome to Ana Banana Fishing Co. in Marathon, FL! We fish with live bait on light tackle inshore and live bait on heavy tackle offshore. Book online now!

Marathon, Florida
Sea Dog Fishing Charters - Sea Dog Fishing Charters
Sea Dog Fishing Charters

Sea Dog Fishing Charters

4.2(615)
Marathon, Florida
Main Attraction - Main Attraction
Main Attraction

Main Attraction

4.8(154)Top Rated

Marathon Islamorada Key West Florida Keys deep sea fishing charters, light tackle, live bait fishing! Go Offshore on Florida Keys Sportfishing Charters.

Marathon, Florida
Jersey Key Charters - Jersey Key Charters
Jersey Key Charters

Jersey Key Charters

4.9(111)Top Rated

Satisfied customers of Jersey Key Sportfishing Charter posing with their trophy fish harvest. Join Jersey Key for a fun day on the water!

Marathon, Florida
Catch Em' All Sportfishing - Catch Em' All Sportfishing
Catch Em' All Sportfishing

Catch Em' All Sportfishing

5(89)Top Rated

Florida Keys Fishing Charters with Captain Jeff Shelar are a blast! Great prices and a beautiful boat thats rigged to fish for a wide variety of species.

Marathon, Florida
Sundance Sportfishing - Sundance Sportfishing
Sundance Sportfishing

Sundance Sportfishing

4.9(92)Top Rated

Sundance Florida Keys Sportfishing Charters provides amazing offshore, deep sea sport fishing adventures. Fish for sailfish, Mahi, Wahoo, Dolphin, Shark, Snapper, Grouper, and Tarpon in Marathon, Florida.

BluefishGrouperOno (Wahoo)
Marathon, Florida
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Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about gear. Here's a recommended packing list:

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
Snacks or lunch
Cooler for your catch
Motion sickness medication (if needed)
Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
Light rain jacket
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Find Hotels
Marathon from ~$150/night
Rent a Car
Pickup in Marathon

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Things to Do in Marathon

Activities for your non-fishing days

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What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Mahi Mahi

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Sailfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Tarpon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Barracuda

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Florida Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license.

Buy License Online — Florida

Species Regulations

Sailfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Prohibited to possess or land sailfish in Atlantic coastal waters north of the St. Lucie Inlet.

Yellowtail Snapper
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch total length minimum

Included within the snapper aggregate bag limit of 10 fish per person per day.

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day or 30 per vessel, whichever is less. Only 2 over 20 inches.
Size Limit:No size limit

Vessel limit does not apply to for-hire vessels.

Tarpon
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Catch-and-release only, except for harvest with a Tarpon tag
Size Limit:Must possess a Tarpon tag to harvest

Tarpon tags are obtained through a lottery or purchase for certain circumstances. There are gear restrictions; use of treble hooks to harvest tarpon is prohibited.

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