Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon
+16Come to Marathon, Florida, and have lots of fun fishing its productive waters and observing the numerous surrounding islands. Runaway Sportfishing Charters and Captain Jay Daniels can take you to the best spots both nearshore and offshore. Catch various species, explore reefs and wrecks, and enjoy Florida’s rich marine world.
Your trip will start on "Runaway", a 45’ Sheldon Midgett offshore sport fishing boat. With its powerful 660 HP Cummins engine and top-quality navigation gear, it’ll give you a comfortable, dry ride to the hottest fishing spots. The boat’s extensive equipment includes outriggers, downriggers, a fighting chair, and livewell.
Among the onboard facilities, there is a toilet, bed, showers, as well as a flybridge. To maximize your comfort, there’s also plenty of space, air conditioning, a multimedia system, and an ice-box. There will even be a first mate on board to give you any assistance you may need.
There’s a huge choice of fishing techniques for you to try out. They include bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, and even drift and kite fishing. To name some of the lovely species you’ll have the chance to catch, there’s Mangrove Snapper and Mutton Snapper, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and Blackfin Tuna.
Captain Jay’s boat is always kid-friendly, so don’t hesitate to bring your young ones as well. Travel a short distance to some of the best reef, Cobia, and Shark fishing spots. Bottom fishing and trolling will make sure the icebox is full. Regarding the fish you catch, you can choose whether to take it home with you or release it.
Included in the price of your trip are rods, reel, tackle, fishing licenses, live bait, and lures. The captain covers you with everything except for food and drinks, so be sure to pack some before you depart.
Book today and secure yourself a real sea adventure!
Captain
Jay Daniels
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+44Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
97%
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Runaway with Capt Jay & 1st Mate Donnie
Half Day Trip (PM) on December 23, 2024
What a great trip! Both these guys were super knowledgeable. We caught some delicious fish in not super great conditions. Captain Jay was extremely communicative and even called to let me know the weather wasn't gonna be super ideal - if we wanted to cancel. But we chose to push forward. We had a blast despite the choppy conditions and still caught several fish. I highly recommend a trip on the Runaway. The boat was nice and roomy. Special shout out to Donnie, the 1st mate and fishing Sherpa, he was great to chat with and helped us alot on our journey. If you get a chance to go out with Captain Jay don't hesitate, just book the trip.
What a great trip! Both these guys were super knowledgeable. We caught some delicious fish in not super great conditions. Captain Jay was extremely communicative and even called to let me know the weather wasn't gonna be super ideal - if we wanted to cancel. But we chose to push forward. We had a blast despite the choppy conditions and still caught several fish. I highly recommend a trip on the Runaway. The boat was nice and roomy. Special shout out to Donnie, the 1st mate and fishing Sherpa,...
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Great Afternoon Catching Fish
Half Day Trip (PM) on December 22, 2024
We had a wonderful afternoon fishing on the Runaway! Very nice, clean and comfortable vessel. Jay put us on the fish and Donny worked hard to get them biting even without much current! We caught over 25 with 20 keepers in our 4 hour trip. Everyone caught something which was nice as several in our group were first timers. The bunch of yellowtails we took home and cooked were delicious! Would highly recommend and hope to fish with Jay again here in The Keys or off the Outerbanks!
We had a wonderful afternoon fishing on the Runaway! Very nice, clean and comfortable vessel. Jay put us on the fish and Donny worked hard to get them biting even without much current! We caught over 25 with 20 keepers in our 4 hour trip. Everyone caught something which was nice as several in our group were first timers. The bunch of yellowtails we took home and cooked were delicious! Would highly recommend and hope to fish with Jay again here in The Keys or off the Outerbanks!
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April fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 1, 2025
Great trip with Capt Jay. Took four kids out and had a blast. Kept them catching fish the whole time. Boat was clean and spacious and communication prior to the trip was great.
Great trip with Capt Jay. Took four kids out and had a blast. Kept them catching fish the whole time. Boat was clean and spacious and communication prior to the trip was great.
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Great Trip!
Half Day Trip (PM) on December 31, 2024
Excellent crew. Boat was very clean and comfortable. Mate worked hard to keep everyone in the water. Caught plenty and had a great time. Just remember to bring cash or check for the boat. Captain does not accept credit cards.
Excellent crew. Boat was very clean and comfortable. Mate worked hard to keep everyone in the water. Caught plenty and had a great time. Just remember to bring cash or check for the boat. Captain does not accept credit cards.
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Fishing with Jay
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 30, 2025
Guys worked hard to find fish in tuff conditions
Guys worked hard to find fish in tuff conditions
FAQs about Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon
What are the trip rates for Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon?
Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon offers the following trips to customers:
- US $950 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $950 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon?
When you book a trip with Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- Air Conditioning
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Multimedia System
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon?
Trips booked with Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- First Mate
- Fishing License
What types of fishing does Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon offer?
Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon offer?
Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
- Kite Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon?
Top targeted fish species with Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon include:
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Mutton)
- Snapper (Red)
- Tuna (Blackfin)
Your captain
Marathon, Florida, United States
My main mentor was my dad who introduced me to fishing on lakes, rivers, and the ocean. He introduced me to fishing and it bit like a bug. I eventually became a mate and was the mate for some of the best captains on the east coast for 9 years. I have been the captain of Runaway Sportfishing Charters for the last 11 years. I welcome you to Marathon, Florida. Book one of my trips and let me take you nearshore or offshore for a memorable fishing experience like never before.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate
Fishing License
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
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
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
Checks
What’s biting in Marathon right now
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Sailfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton)
Tuna (Blackfin)