Marathon · Inshore · Mangroves & bridges

Marathon inshore fishing charters

Snook, redfish and mangrove snapper on the mangrove shorelines, bridges and channels.

From $650 · 4 hours4, 6 or 8 hoursSaltwater license covered
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Book a local captain for an inshore trip on the mangrove shorelines, bridges and channels. Trips start at $650 for 4 hours, $750 for 6 hours and $850 for 8 hours, with the fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait included.

Angler holding a snook on a flats boat

Book your inshore trip

Every calendar below shows live availability. Choose your number of guests, a date and a time, then book.

Most popular

4-hour inshore charter

Best value

6-hour inshore charter

8-hour inshore charter

Saltwater license covered by the captain. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.

Quick answer

What can you catch on an inshore trip in Marathon?

iOutdoors books 4-, 6- and 8-hour inshore trips in Marathon on the mangrove shorelines, bridges and channels for snook, redfish and mangrove snapper. Trips start at $650 for 4 hours, $750 for 6 hours and $850 for 8 hours. The licensed captain covers your saltwater fishing license, and rods, reels, tackle, bait and fuel are included.

Prices come from the live booking calendar.

What’s included and what to bring

Included in the price
  • Licensed local captain
  • Boat and fuel
  • Saltwater fishing license (covered by the captain)
  • Rods, reels and tackle
  • Bait
Not included
  • Captain tip (10–20% is customary)
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to the meeting spot

What to bring

Polarized sunglassesSunscreenHatLight rain jacketWater and snacksCamera or phone in a dry bag

What’s biting inshore by season

Winter Dec–Feb

  • Snapper around bridges and channels
  • Snook and redfish on warm days

Spring Mar–May

  • Snook and redfish
  • Tarpon start to arrive

Summer Jun–Aug

  • Mangrove snapper
  • Early and late in the day is best

Fall Sep–Nov

  • Snook and redfish feed up
  • Snapper around structure

Fish you can catch on an inshore trip in Marathon

Snook, redfish and mangrove snapper. Swipe to see what you could catch.

Illustration of a snook
Inshore

Snook

Common snook

Around mangroves, docks and passes. Seasons and size limits apply.

Illustration of a redfish
Inshore

Redfish

Red drum

On the grass flats and along the mangroves, often in shallow water.

Illustration of a mangrove snapper
Inshore

Mangrove snapper

Gray snapper

Around mangroves, bridges and channels. Good to eat.

Seasons, size and bag limits apply: see the FWC saltwater fishing regulations. Your captain can tell you what you can keep.

Where you’ll fish

Inshore trips fish the mangrove shorelines, bridges and channels.

Meeting spot: your captain confirms the spot and start time with you before the trip.

Marathon inshore fishing questions

How much does an inshore fishing charter in Marathon cost?

Trips start at $650 for 4 hours, $750 for 6 hours and $850 for 8 hours. The booking calendar shows the exact price for your date and group.

What can I catch?

Snook, redfish and mangrove snapper. What bites depends on the season and the tide.

Where do Marathon inshore trips go?

The mangrove shorelines, bridges and channels. Your captain confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip.

Do I need a fishing license?

No. The captain’s saltwater license covers everyone fishing on the trip.

What’s included in the price?

The licensed captain, boat and fuel, your saltwater fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait. Not included: the captain’s tip (10–20% is customary) and food and drinks.

Can we keep the fish we catch?

Size and bag limits apply to many species, and some are catch and release. Your captain can tell you what you can keep on the day.

Which trip length should I pick?

4 hours is a good first trip and works well with kids. Longer trips give the captain time to move between spots and work the tide.

Is inshore fishing good for kids and first-timers?

Yes. Inshore trips fish calmer, protected water, and your captain sets up the rods and helps every step of the way.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If the captain or guide cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.

More inshore trips in the Florida Keys

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