Bad Boys Fishing Adventures

Bad Boys Fishing Adventures is calling all anglers vacationing in the busy Florida Keys! If you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of big cities, come down to Marathon and join Captain Cristello and team for a fishing trip you won’t forget.

Fish for the best prize species offshore, explore nature and go snorkeling at the reefs. With 30 years of experience fishing the local waters, they will be able to cater to most requests and goals you have for the trip.

You’ll be doing all this from a spacious, 35’ Fountain, offshore sportfishing boat, powered by triple 250 HP Mercury engines. Onboard equipment includes the latest navigation and communication electronics, as well as all the necessary safety equipment. The boat features a small private toilet and an ice-box for any drinks and snacks you choose to bring along. 

The captain will provide you with Penn International rods and reels, as well as any terminal tackle you need for the fish you’re targeting. In case you need to use live bait on the trip, it will be caught prior to the trip and is always included in the price. Up to 6 anglers can join each trip and they can all fish together, employing several techniques to hook the targeted species.

The meetup location will have free parking and, about half a mile away, there are a couple of shops for drinks and snacks. Since many of the species you’ll be targeting also make for excellent table fare, if you’d like, the captain will clean your catch at the end of the trip.

Now, take a look at the captain’s calendar, find a slot that works for you and you’ll be able to start planning for your next deep-sea adventure right away!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Mahi Mahi (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $1,250
    This trip is ideal for families with children who'd like to incorporate a fun family activity into their vacation. Enjoy an afternoon soaking in the sun at sea while the whole family tries their hand at catching a Mahi Mahi for dinner!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Mahi Mahi (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,399
    This trip is great for anglers new to the sport who'd like to try out what fishing for Mahi Mahi looks like in the Keys. Head out to the nearby fishing grounds and troll the area for these tasty local favorites!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,599
    This is an ideal trip for anglers looking to get after some seriously big fish. Head out to the Gulf Stream and find schools of Mahi Mahi or Tuna and test your skills to the max as you battle these prized fish. You may want to run and gun with live bait or troll weed lines but, in any case, be ready for the action!

FAQs about Bad Boys Fishing Adventures

Bad Boys Fishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,250 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Mahi Mahi (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,399 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Mahi Mahi (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,599 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip – Offshore (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Bad Boys Fishing Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Bad Boys Fishing Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • First Mate (Gratuity appreciated)
  • Fishing License

Bad Boys Fishing Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Bad Boys Fishing Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle (Penn International)
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Bad Boys Fishing Adventures include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Linda Cristello
Marathon, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
23 Customer reviews
Member since August 2019
Born and raised in Florida, Linda has been fishing all her life. About 20 years ago, thanks to her passion for the water that she grew up on, she decided to become a captain and give visitors to the area a chance to see just what it was that made her fall in love with the sea. The favorite part of her job is teaching people new to the sport how to catch fish and seeing them apply that knowledge right away.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin
Snapper (Lane) Lane Snapper
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper

Boat specs

Fountain (Center console) originally built in 2009. Powered by 3 250HP Mercury engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots.

Length
35 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Penn International
Trolling
Spinning
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water
First Mate
Gratuity appreciated
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Full day off shore fishing
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Shane K.
Bella Vista, AR
Excellent
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Full day with Captain Linda and 1st Mate Mike

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on June 16, 2021
AMAZING TRIP!!! From the moment we stepped on board and met Captain Linda and Mike, we felt as if we were going out on a friend’s...
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Gina C.
Marathon, Florida
Excellent
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Reef fishing with Captain Linda and Mike

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on June 23, 2021
We had a large group so we split it into 1 day off shore fishing and 1 day reef fishing. Our party consisted of 5 adults and...
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Gina C.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day off shore fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on June 21, 2021
We had a blast and would definitely do this again. Mike was great helping our kids fish . Beautiful boat with plenty of sitting...
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Jeannine S.
Ankeny, IA
Excellent
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It was awesome!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Mahi Mahi (PM) on March 20, 2021
Had the best time ever!! Linda and Mike were the greatest! We had an absolute great time and caught three tuna for dinner (which...
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Paul A.
Riverview, FL
Excellent
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3/4 day Mahi trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Mahi Mahi (AM) on September 10, 2020
Brought 5 guys down for a sales meeting with some recreation thrown in. We had a great day with Mike and Linda. They were very...
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