Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2 

4.7/5 (102 reviews)
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Federally permitted
 3502 Gulfview Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050, United States

Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2 

Federally permitted
Marathon, FL, United States
26 ft
4
4.7/5 (102 reviews)

Looking for a unique and exciting fishing adventure in the Florida Keys?  Come aboard our freshly refurbished in 2023 the PROLINE CC powered by Suzuki.
Team up with Johnny Maddox Charters and let this friendly and knowledgeable crew show you the way to some of the best fishing action you've ever experienced.

It doesn't matter whether you're an inshore or offshore aficionado, whether you're a pro or a novice – Capt. Johnny can satisfy just about anyone's fishing appetite. Stay closer to shore and target delicious Yellowtail and Mangrove Snapper, Black Grouper, Tarpon, Spanish Mackerel, and a variety of Sharks.

Want a different kind of challenge? Book a full-day combo trip and head out offshore to chase all the favorites including Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Cobia, King Mackerel, and that's just name drop a few. Your guide will have all the top-quality Penn and Shimano rods and reels ready for you, as well as a freshly refurbished and reliable boat to take you to your prey.

Hop aboard a 25' Proline center console with a 250hp Suzuki engine and the crew will take care of the rest. The vessel can accommodate a group of up to 4 anglers and have them fishing at the same time.

With quality navigational equipment, outriggers, and live bait well, the boat is well-suited for different types of fishing. Capt. Johnny will provide live bait, lures, and fishing licenses for the whole group. All you need to bring for this trip is food, drinks, and sunscreen, the crew will take care of everything else.

Hit the water with Johnny Maddox Charters and your fishing horizons will change forever!

Looking for a unique and exciting fishing adventure in the Florida Keys?  Come aboard our freshly refurbished in 2023 the PROLINE CC powered by Suzuki.
Team up with Johnny Maddox Charters and let this friendly and knowledgeable crew show you the way to some of the best fishing action you've ever experienced.

It doesn't matter whether you're an inshore or offshore aficionado, whether you're a pro or a novice – Capt. Johnny can satisfy just about anyone's fishing appetite. Stay closer to shore and target delicious Yellowtail and Mangrove Snapper, Black Grouper, Tarpon, Spanish Mackerel, and a variety of Sharks.

Want a different kind of challenge? Book a full-day combo trip and head out offshore to chase all the favorites including Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Cobia, King Mackerel, and that's just name drop a few. Your guide will have all the top-quality Penn and Shimano rods and reels ready for you, as well as a freshly refurbished and reliable boat to take you to your prey.

Hop aboard a 25' Proline center console with a 250hp Suzuki engine and the crew will take care of the rest. The vessel can accommodate a group of up to 4 anglers and have them fishing at the same time.

With quality navigational equipment, outriggers, and live bait well, the boat is well-suited for different types of fishing. Capt. Johnny will provide live bait, lures, and fishing licenses for the whole group. All you need to bring for this trip is food, drinks, and sunscreen, the crew will take care of everything else.

Hit the water with Johnny Maddox Charters and your fishing horizons will change forever!

Johnny Maddox Charters
Charter Operator
Johnny Maddox Charters
31 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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3 Hour Trip Reef & Inshore AM/PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Red)
Spanish Mackerel
+7
US $695
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $795
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $795
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Combo
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $995
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – Catch 'Em All
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
US $1,295
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.7
102 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (116)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (102)

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Dan Levine
Dan Levine
us
Maine, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
slow start, but well worth it!
3 Hour Trip Reef & Inshore AM/PM on April 29, 20263 adults

caught 12+ yellowtail, a triggerfish, 2 suckerfish and 3 grunts (blue and yellow). Some where thrown back due to size or species. had to sit at the fueldock for a bit, but was madeup at end of trip with extra time. Saving them for next years trip to the keys, hope they can accomodate more people gishing, as more than 3 will be fishing. Fished about 5 miles out, on the reef, not much current, but did catch lunch and dinner for the three of us, with 18 yellowtail fillets and 2 triggerfish filets.

Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Grunt
Johnny Maddox Charters
Response from Charter operator

thanks, Dan for the positive review, please hurry back to see us soon. Brian & Cody gives you 5 stars back

Gracen Tilton
Gracen Tilton
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Charter of the Week
Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (PM) on June 12, 20263 adults

Brian was absolutely amazing! It was three of us girls going out and he took great care of us! Super personable, excellent knowledge of the waterways and continuous bites throughout the entire day! Would recommend this charter company to everyone - great guys, great time. Thanks again!

Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Black Grouper
Johnny Maddox Charters
Response from Charter operator

So glad Ya’ll had a great time. Hurry back soon!

Don Opferman
Don Opferman
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Yellowtail Limit!!!
Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (AM) on February 17, 20262 adults

It was a perfect morning on the water! Nice ride out to the Atlantic and in minutes we were catching fish. It didn’t take long until we met our limits for yellow tail, in addition to catching mackerel and a rainbow runner. Brian and Cody were awesome! Thanks for the great trip.

Johnny Maddox Charters
Response from Charter operator

thank you Dan for your positive review. I know you had a great catch of yellowtail snapper. Yes Brian and Cody are a great crew. We are blessed to have them on board. Thank you again tight lines.

Jesse Painter
Jesse Painter
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome!!
Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (AM) on January 8, 20262 adults

This was ineof the best fishing trips we’ve been on. Caught fish from the time we got there until it was time to keave. We caught our limit before out alotted time was up. Can’t say enough for captain and first mate, they were some if the best! Thank you so much, we had a blast.

Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Carol Marshall
Carol Marshall
us
New Hampshire, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Johnny
Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (AM) on May 7, 20262 adults

Johnny Maddox Charters
Response from Charter operator

thank you for a great five star review. Please hurry back and see us so we can go kill some more sea creatures for you. Y’all have a great vacation. See you soon Captain Johnny.

FAQs about Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2

Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $695 per group - 3 Hour Trip Reef & Inshore AM/PM (3 hours)
  • US $795 per group - Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $795 per group - Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $995 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Combo (6 hours)
  • US $1,295 per group - Full Day Trip – Catch 'Em All (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system BLUETOOTH
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box Large fish box and Coolers
Trips booked with Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water )
  • First mate (Optional )
  • Fishing license
Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2 include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tarpon
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Johnny Maddox Charters
Johnny Maddox Charters
Johnny Maddox Charters

Marathon, Florida, United States

17 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
318 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2015

Capt. Johnny Maddox runs offshore game fishing trips around the beautiful waters of the Florida Keys. With over 50 years of fishing experience, Capt. Johnny has extensive knowledge of the local fisheries and techniques that work. At an early age, Capt. Johnny was fishing with his dad in the Pay lakes in Southern Ohio, looking for Catfish and Blue Gills. He has also fished the bayou outside of New Orleans for Redfish, and went out to the oil rigs for Amberjack and Grouper, among other species. He then went over to Jacksonville, FL, in 1977 and fell for the blue water.

Our Team
Johnny M.

Johnny M.

Captain

Rip S.

Rip S.

Captain

Rip S.

Rip S.

Business partner

Brian P.

Brian P.

Captain

17 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
318 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2015

Capt. Johnny Maddox runs offshore game fishing trips around the beautiful waters of the Florida Keys. With over 50 years of fishing experience, Capt. Johnny has extensive knowledge of the local fisheries and techniques that work. At an early age, Capt. Johnny was fishing with his dad in the Pay lakes in Southern Ohio, looking for Catfish and Blue Gills. He has also fished the bayou outside of New Orleans for Redfish, and went out to the oil rigs for Amberjack and Grouper, among other species. He then went over to Jacksonville, FL, in 1977 and fell for the blue water.

Our Team
Johnny M.

Johnny M.

Captain

Rip S.

Rip S.

Captain

Rip S.

Rip S.

Business partner

Brian P.

Brian P.

Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Permit
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Tarpon
Tarpon
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
1997
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Proline Sportsman
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
BLUETOOTH
Outriggers
Ice box
Large fish box and Coolers

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water
First mate
Optional
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Marathon right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
PermitPermit
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
TarponTarpon
WahooWahoo

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Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2
Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2
Federally permitted
4.7
(102)
26 ft
Group size 1 - 4
1 - 4
Fish 1
Fish 2
+9
4 hour trip • 4 persons
US $795

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