Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon 

5.0/5 (45 reviews)
 Coco Plum Drive 71, Marathon, FL 33050, United States
5.0/5 (45 reviews)
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Coco Plum Drive 71
Marathon, FL, United States

Come 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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (47)

April fishing trip
April fishing trip
Fishing with Jay
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Angler rating

44
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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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Brandon B.
Brandon B.
5.0/5

Dec 23, 2024

Half Day Trip (PM)

Runaway with Capt Jay & 1st Mate Donnie

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Brandon B. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon
1 person finds this review helpful

Bruce S.
Bruce S.
5.0/5

Dec 22, 2024

Half Day Trip (PM)

Great Afternoon Catching Fish

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Bruce S. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon
 Bruce S. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon
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Replied on December 23, 2024
Thank you so much Bruce. It was a pleasure meeting all of you. I hope you have a merry Christmas my

Brett E.
Brett E.
5.0/5

Apr 1, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

April fishing trip

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Brett E. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon
 Brett E. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon

Michael R.
Michael R.
5.0/5

Dec 31, 2024

Half Day Trip (PM)

Great Trip!

VERIFIED

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...  

 Michael R. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon
 Michael R. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon

Craig T.
Craig T.
5.0/5

Mar 30, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Fishing with Jay

VERIFIED

Guys worked hard to find fish in tuff conditions

Guys worked hard to find fish in tuff conditions  

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 Craig T. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon
 Craig T. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (47)

April fishing trip
April fishing trip
Fishing with Jay
+44

Angler rating

44
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 45 reviews
Showing: 5 of 45 reviews
Brandon B.
Brandon B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Runaway with Capt Jay & 1st Mate Donnie

VERIFIED

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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Bruce S.
Bruce S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Afternoon Catching Fish

VERIFIED

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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 Bruce S. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on December 23, 2024
Thank you so much Bruce. It was a pleasure meeting all of you. I hope you have a merry Christmas my

Brett E.
Brett E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED

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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 Brett E. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon

Michael R.
Michael R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip!

VERIFIED

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.  

 Michael R. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon

Craig T.
Craig T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Jay

VERIFIED

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  

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 Craig T. recommends Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon

FAQs about Runaway Sportfishing Charters – Marathon

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
46 ft
Year built
1974
Boat manufacturer
Sheldon Midgett
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins M11
Powered by
1 x 660HP
Max cruising speed
27 knots
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