Callion Fishing Charters

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With Callion Fishing Charters, some of the fantastic angling opportunities that the waters of Marathon have to offer will be all yours. With decades of fishing experience and local knowledge, Captain John Callion will provide you and your family with a fun-filled adventure.

You will spend your day on a 25’ SeaVee center console, built in 2017. This is a seaworthy boat with a 200 HP Suzuki engine and enough room for up to 4 adult anglers and one kid. It is equipped with a GPS and a fishfinder to save you time while searching for fish. There is also a livewell, which will be loaded with bait to make your hooks irresistible and an icebox to keep the catch fresh during the day.

Callion Fishing Charters has tailored a variety of packages that range from 4 to 8 hours on the water. Each trip can be customized to meet your specific angling needs. Battle the “Silver King” Tarpon anytime from February through April or spend your day fishing for anything from Bonefish and Permit to Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Spanish and King Mackerel, and even various types of Sharks.

All trips include the use of bait, rods, and lures, as well as quality fly fishing equipment if needed. The captain will also cover the licenses for you and your party and will clean the keeper fish when you’re done catching.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    1 hour Top water Barracuda
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    1 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Apr 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $99
    Shallow water barracuda action on artifical lures.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
  • Private trip
    2 hour kids fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Oct 1
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    Your 2-hour kid fishing charter offers a fun and educational experience, perfect for young anglers to learn and enjoy fishing in the beautiful waters of the Florida Keys.
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Bass (Peacock)
    Peacock Bass
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    Morning Tarpon Fishing
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jul 31
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    Live bait Tarpon fishing as seen on TV with Bill Dance. March, April, May, June, July, are the peak months to target large Tarpon with a high success rate! If you’ve never tired it, it is a MUST! To take advantage of Tarpon when they bite the best, you'll get an early start and begin your trip typically around 6 AM.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 13 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    This is a four-hour fishing trip that will target Tarpon, Snapper, Barracuda, Shark, and other species depending on the season.
  • Private trip
    Shark Fishing Half Day
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    Spend the day catching BIG SHARKS. Typically very shallow water and all visual! Tons of fun especially for the kids!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    This is an afternoon trip that will target your choice of species. From February until April, you will be able to target Tarpon with live bait.
  • Private trip
    Afternoon Tarpon Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jul 31
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    Live bait Tarpon fishing as seen on TV with Bill Dance. March, April, May, June, July, are the peak months to target large Tarpon with a high success rate! If you’ve never tired it, it is a MUST! The afternoon Tarpon trip is equal to if not better than the morning charter. You'll start fishing at 4:00 PM and fish until 8:00 PM. This is your opportunity to catch the fish of a lifetime close to shore and enjoy a picture perfect evening as the beautiful Florida sun sets in the background.
  • Private trip
    6hour Morning
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,200
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Bass (Peacock)
    Peacock Bass
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Boat
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Experience
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Holy mackerel (and a bull shark)

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on January 18, 2025
We had a great day on the water with Capt/ John.  John is a lifelong resident and comes from a fishing family here and he...
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George E.
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Great Family Time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 14, 2024
Took our 28-year old daughter and her boyfriend on the four-hour morning excursion. The waters were pretty rough, but Captain...
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Sven M.
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John Callion is a consummate professional angling guide

VERIFIED   Morning Tarpon Fishing on May 18, 2024
Met captain on FishingBooker. Communication was concise and clear, I asked to be put on Tarpon, John delivered! Very personable,...
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Sacha M.
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Best day of fishing!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 27, 2024
Captain John got us on the fish quickly and kept us on all day.  In the morning we had 3 stops for targets: Yellow Jack, Barracuda...
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Daniel H.
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Tight Lines

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 1, 2024
Capt. Kept our lines tight the whole trip. Targeted multiple species and landed even the one we didn’t target. He had a plan...
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FAQs about Callion Fishing Charters

Callion Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $99 per group - 1 hour Top water Barracuda (1 hour)
  • US $600 per group - 2 hour kids fishing (2 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Morning Tarpon Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Shark Fishing Half Day (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Afternoon Tarpon Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 6hour Morning (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Callion Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Callion Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Prepared in advance )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (If we catch edible fish I will fillet them free of charge after the trip is completed. )
  • First Mate (I normally do not have a first mate. )
  • Fishing License (All clients will not need to purchase a fishing license or any other license. It is covered in the cost of the trip)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Callion Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Canal systems )
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Typically no farther than 15 miles. )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Callion Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Callion Fishing Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bass (Peacock)
  • Bonefish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

John Callion
Marathon, Florida, United States
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261 Customer reviews
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Member since August 2018
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Captain John Callion is the OWNER and OPERATOR of Callion fishing charters and has been guiding professionally for the past 16 years. Born and raised in the Florida Keys, John is a second-generation fisherman. He is hardworking and determined and never stops exploring. Capt. John enjoys nothing more than having a good day on the water, entertaining his guests with a local catch. He has been featured in various shows, such as Bill Dance Salt Water, and is a multiple tournament winner.

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bass (Peacock) Peacock Bass
Bonefish Bonefish
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
SeaVee 100% Custom
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
Canal systems
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Typically no farther than 15 miles.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Prepared in advance
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
If we catch edible fish I will fillet them free of charge after the trip is completed.
First Mate
I normally do not have a first mate.
Fishing License
All clients will not need to purchase a fishing license or any other license. It is covered in the cost of the trip
Fly Fishing Equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
All ages are welcome; vests are provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Checks
Bank Transfer

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