Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2 

4.7/5 (101 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 3502 Gulfview Avenue, Marathon, FL 33050, United States

Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2 

 
Federally permitted
4.7/5 (101 reviews)
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3502 Gulfview Avenue
Marathon, FL, United States
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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!

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (112)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (101)

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Dan Levine
Dan Levine
us
Maine, US
Member since 2026
1
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
Response from Captain
May 4, 2026
thanks, Dan for the positive review, please hurry back to see us soon. Brian & Cody gives you 5 stars back
Don Opferman
Don Opferman
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
0
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.
Response from Captain
March 6, 2026
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
0
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
Donald Lawrence
Donald Lawrence
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Snapper fishing trip
Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (PM) on June 5, 20253 adults
We went with Captain Johnny Maddox on a snapper trip and he did not disappoint. Johnny put us on a great catch of fish on a day that wasn't the easiest to fish. We came in with a basket full of snapper when other charters were only bringing in 5-6 fish. I recommend anyone that wants to have a great time catching fish to use Johnny Maddox charters.
Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
June 7, 2025
Yes and Thank you. You guys were great to have on board. Yes we WON THE DOCK! Hurry back soon Captain Johnny
Carol Marshall
Carol Marshall
us
New Hampshire, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Johnny
Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (AM) on May 7, 20262 adults
Response from Captain
May 8, 2026
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.

Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Trip Reef & Inshore AM/PM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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US $695
Entire boat: up to 4 people
TARPON & TARPON & More
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
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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
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (112)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (101)

Filter
Showing 15 of 101 reviews
Dan Levine
Dan Levine
us
Maine, US
Member since 2026
1
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
Response from Captain
May 4, 2026
thanks, Dan for the positive review, please hurry back to see us soon. Brian & Cody gives you 5 stars back
Don Opferman
Don Opferman
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
0
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.
Response from Captain
March 6, 2026
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
0
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
Donald Lawrence
Donald Lawrence
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Snapper fishing trip
Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (PM) on June 5, 20253 adults
We went with Captain Johnny Maddox on a snapper trip and he did not disappoint. Johnny put us on a great catch of fish on a day that wasn't the easiest to fish. We came in with a basket full of snapper when other charters were only bringing in 5-6 fish. I recommend anyone that wants to have a great time catching fish to use Johnny Maddox charters.
Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain
June 7, 2025
Yes and Thank you. You guys were great to have on board. Yes we WON THE DOCK! Hurry back soon Captain Johnny
Carol Marshall
Carol Marshall
us
New Hampshire, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Johnny
Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (AM) on May 7, 20262 adults
Response from Captain
May 8, 2026
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

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What is the boat like?

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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
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