Maryland TF'r going to the Keys in June Needs Help with a Charter

[ryounglaw]

Can anyone recommend some reputable fishing charter boats out of Marathon, FL.? I am going to the Keys with the girlfriend’s family in June and we would like to do some fishing, two or three trips. Can anyone help? Flats and Offshore.

thanks
Ryan

[Capt Bob]

there's a ton of them here in Marathon...Capt Pip's runs some very good people...use the links on the homepage Sticky and look at the weekly Fisherman...lots of guides in there

[guanacay]

I 2nd Captain Pip's. Also, check out Big Time Bait and Tackle. They have some good charters.

[ryounglaw]

very quite board compared to the Chesapeake Board

[Capt Bob]

The year round population in ALL the keys is less than 20,000...compare that to one city up there...plus there are so many resources for finding info if one looks for it that a person could easily get sensory overload

[HOODLUM]

Key Colony Beach Marina has some good Captins for offshore. Reel Easy is awsome, I am not sure if they are in town or not.

Albert Ponzoa for flats fishing His boat name is "ALWAYS LATE" He is an exceptional flats guide and entertaining! Always Late Charters Albert Ponzoa 305.743.4074

[Capt. John Deering]

call capt. bill welder, located 25 miles north of key west in cudjoe key. he has taken many tidal fish guys out. depending on how many days ya fish he has contacts for bedding sown in the eve. home 305-395-0850, cell 305-744-4474. fun guy to fish with.

[halifax]

Me and the wife went out May 6,7 with Capt Jimmy Gagliardini for two evenings out of Marathon . It was our first ever Tarpon trip and he made it a good one. You didn't say what you would like to catch but I know tarpon is not the only thing he goes after. Anyway goodluck with whatever you decide. #305-395-0915

[Chesapeake TJAM]

Head a little further North to Islamorada or Key Largo and you have the FL Bay, the Everglades or off shore possibilities.
Rodeo Charters w/ Capt. George Clark.
Key Largo Deep Sea Fishing, Backcountry Fishing Charters The Florida Keys Fishing Guides (http://rodeocharters.com/)

[captain puggs]

i just got back from the keys. my friend cal has a show in the keys called realin in the keys and a radio show. he hooked us up. in key largo with rodeo charter.com and back flats with capt bob ,md guy, double haul charters.marthon.

[playbyplay]

I second Bill Welder. He is originaly from AA Co and move to the Keys many years ago. I used to hunt and fish with Bill and his dad and can tell you you will not find a better person.

[Fishfinder08]

Captain Wayne Gatling runs out of 7 mile marina. 1-800-289-0474 Gatlingguideservice.com

[cocnavitch]

Weekly Fisherman Florida Keys Fishing Tournaments, Tips, New & Used Boats, Fishing Charters, and Fishing Catches (http://www.weeklyfisherman.com/)

Thought this might be helpful.I will be in Islamardo around the same time

[soggy dog]

Great post!

Good info. I'm trying to get down there in March...can't wait.

[LeftOar]

Capt Jack out of BIg Time or Mike Biffle (Two Conchs website) are the best there in my book, and Jimmy Gig in an earlier post is a super guy to fish with.

Going there myself for a week starting 7 Feb. My brother is there now for this week.

LO

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[bwuest]

There is a charter fleet in Marathon called the Main Attraction. They have three boats. They are one of the best charter fleets in The Keys. I have fished with them before. They are located in Key Colony Beach (beginning of Marathon). They guarantee fish! There should be great mahi action in June.

Islamorada has a boat called Catch 22 out of Bud n Mary's Marina. This is another great fishing team.

Good luck!

[flattyfrank]

Overtime Flats Fishing Charters (http://fishovertime.com/index.php)