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Head 10–20 miles off Marathon for a six-hour day of trolling in depths over 1,500 feet. Expect fast-action pelagics — mahi, tuna, wahoo, and the occasional sailfish — and practical tips for preparing for an offshore morning.
Head 10–20 miles off Marathon for a six-hour day of trolling in depths over 1,500 feet. Expect fast-action pelagics — mahi, tuna, wahoo, and the occasional sailfish — and practical tips for preparing for an offshore morning.
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Operated by Wet Tails Charters llc · Marathon, Florida
The deck rocks into a rhythm as the marina recedes and the Atlantic opens up — blue beyond the horizon, wind carving white lines across the water. By midmorning the boat is trolling 10–20 miles offshore, where the continental shelf drops and the water reaches depths over 1,500 feet. Lines click, rods bend, and the ocean dares you to pick a fight with Mahi Mahi, tuna, wahoo, or an occasional sailfish.
moderate.
6 hours.
Moderate stamina and the ability to stand and brace on a moving deck for several hours; some lifting when a fish hits.
Check with the operator — many private charters include permits and tackle, but state regulations vary; the captain will confirm license requirements prior to departure.
The listing notes bottled water and the boat/tackle; extra items such as snacks, gratuities, fish cleaning, or mounting are typically extra — confirm with the operator before booking.
Yes, but children should be comfortable on water and supervised; inexperienced anglers will receive basic instruction, though physical demands increase with larger fish.
Most operators will fillet fish for you, and can arrange freezing, cleaning, or sending a catch to a mounted trophy service; discuss handling and limits with the captain before fishing.
Marathon evolved from wreck salvaging and sponging into a sportfishing hub; local captains pass down knowledge of seasonal runs and offshore marks.
Practice catch-and-release for billfish and adhere to size and bag limits; avoid anchoring on reefs and ask the captain about lionfish removal opportunities.
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