Moondance Charters Marathon – Lola Maria Rose 

4.9/5 (48 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Overseas Highway 11833, Marathon, FL 33050, United States

Moondance Charters Marathon – Lola Maria Rose 

State licensed
Marathon, FL, United States
23 ft
4
4.9/5 (48 reviews)

Captain Sal is originally from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, where he cut his teeth fishing with his dad for all species of fish of the Atlantic. He brought his considerable experience to Montauk where he runs Moondance Charters of Montauk, fishing there from May to November. And now Marathon, where he's fished over a decade. Now you will discover the beauty and bounty of fishing the Florida keys for a multitude of species.

You will fish with Captain Sal Trapani aboard 'Lola Maria Rose', a beautiful, fast, and safe 22' Grady White center console. She's powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 40 knots. There's all kinds of gear that will make fishing go smoothly, such as a live bait tank, a cooler, downriggers, and tuna tubes. There's also a toilet, to make the trip more enjoyable.

Your targets depend on how far off the coast you go. Stay closer on a short trip and you'll have the chance to catch King Mackerel, Cobia, and all kinds of Snapper (Mutton, Yellowtail, Mangrove). Head out offshore and you'll find Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Amberjack, Sailfish, and Tuna.

You only need to pack your snacks, drinks, and sun protection. Everything else is covered by the captain, including your fishing license, equipment, and even catch cleaning service.

Don't aim for the biggest fish, aim for the tastiest one. Capt. Sal will clean and fillet it for you, so you can take it straight to the frying pan.

Moondance Charters Marathon offers a fun fishing experience for all levels of anglers. Families are welcome! Captain Sal will make sure you catch fish, have fun, and enjoy your day on the water!

Captain Sal is originally from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, where he cut his teeth fishing with his dad for all species of fish of the Atlantic. He brought his considerable experience to Montauk where he runs Moondance Charters of Montauk, fishing there from May to November. And now Marathon, where he's fished over a decade. Now you will discover the beauty and bounty of fishing the Florida keys for a multitude of species.

You will fish with Captain Sal Trapani aboard 'Lola Maria Rose', a beautiful, fast, and safe 22' Grady White center console. She's powered by a 225 HP Yamaha engine and reaches the speed of 40 knots. There's all kinds of gear that will make fishing go smoothly, such as a live bait tank, a cooler, downriggers, and tuna tubes. There's also a toilet, to make the trip more enjoyable.

Your targets depend on how far off the coast you go. Stay closer on a short trip and you'll have the chance to catch King Mackerel, Cobia, and all kinds of Snapper (Mutton, Yellowtail, Mangrove). Head out offshore and you'll find Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Amberjack, Sailfish, and Tuna.

You only need to pack your snacks, drinks, and sun protection. Everything else is covered by the captain, including your fishing license, equipment, and even catch cleaning service.

Don't aim for the biggest fish, aim for the tastiest one. Capt. Sal will clean and fillet it for you, so you can take it straight to the frying pan.

Moondance Charters Marathon offers a fun fishing experience for all levels of anglers. Families are welcome! Captain Sal will make sure you catch fish, have fun, and enjoy your day on the water!

Sal Trapani
Captain
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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Half Day Trip
Non-refundable
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Dec 15 - Apr 30
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
+7
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 15 - Apr 30
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+6
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 15 - Apr 30
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+5
US $1,000
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
48 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (55)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

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Payton Molnar
Payton Molnar
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Got it done
3/4 Day Trip on December 29, 20254 adults

deep bite wasnt there but we tried trolling and jigging a couple of hours still then Cpt. Sal tool us in to catch yellowtail and snapper and we lost two makeral. 10/10 recommend!!!

Takayuki Uetake
Takayuki Uetake
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
A bountifull catch !
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on December 27, 20252 adults2 children

Captain Sal was professional and friendly for my family. We had a bountiful catch and my all family really enjoyed fishing. Sal kindly prepared it for us, which we enjoyed for dinner.

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Doug Tollison
Doug Tollison
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Tough conditions
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on December 24, 20253 adults

Weatherman called for 5 mph winds and it was more like 15 to 20. water was rough but Cap made the best out of what we had. Did get s nice 20+ inch grouper and some keeper yellowtails.

Cody Sanders
Cody Sanders
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
Review
Half Day Trip on January 2, 20262 adults

The boat was in great condition, and the captain was very friendly and did everything he could to make sure we caught fish.

Shane Dombowsky
Shane Dombowsky
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2024
7 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Sal
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on January 2, 20262 adults

FAQs about Moondance Charters Marathon – Lola Maria Rose

Moondance Charters Marathon – Lola Maria Rose offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Moondance Charters Marathon – Lola Maria Rose, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment We can do snorkeling w/your gear
  • Live bait well
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Moondance Charters Marathon – Lola Maria Rose include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate (Based on # of anglers & experience level )
  • Fishing license
Moondance Charters Marathon – Lola Maria Rose offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Moondance Charters Marathon – Lola Maria Rose offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Moondance Charters Marathon – Lola Maria Rose include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Hogfish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Sal Trapani
Sal Trapani
Sal Trapani

Marathon, Florida, United States

13 Fishing Reports
115 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since March 2017

Captain Sal is a great captain with over 35 years of fishing experience and a lot of happy returning customers. He says: 'I've been fishing all my life. Montauk has always been a place I love and enjoy. I want to show you the secret fishing spots and beauty that Montauk has to offer'. So, take him on his offer and discover the best spots and catch the best fish!

13 Fishing Reports
115 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since March 2017

Captain Sal is a great captain with over 35 years of fishing experience and a lot of happy returning customers. He says: 'I've been fishing all my life. Montauk has always been a place I love and enjoy. I want to show you the secret fishing spots and beauty that Montauk has to offer'. So, take him on his offer and discover the best spots and catch the best fish!

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Hogfish
Hogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Hogfish
Hogfish

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Grady White
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
We can do snorkeling w/your gear
Live bait well
Tuna tubes
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
Based on # of anglers & experience level
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Marathon right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
HogfishHogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
WahooWahoo

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