March Forth Charters welcomes you on a fishing adventure you’ll never forget. Captain Brian was born and raised in New England fishing the cold waters of the Northern Atlantic. He moved to Marathon drawn by the warm blue water, year round fishing, and an amazing variety of fish for the taking. Once on board, be prepared to learn, whether it’s your first time holding a rod or you’re an experienced angler, Capt. Brian is going to teach you about all the techniques that you’ll use during the trip. 

You’ll head out aboard a 2015 22’ Mako that accommodates up to 4 guests. The vessel is powered by a 200 HP Mercury Verado engine that cruises efficiently at 25 knots. It’s equipped with the latest technology including Lowrance GPS and Sonar, Garmin Radar, as well as multiple bait wells, outriggers, and tons of rod holders to hold all the tools you’ll will need to have a fun, safe, comfortable day on the water.

You can always count on the bite inshore and around the renowned 7 Mile Bridge. Offshore, outer reefs, and deep wrecks are weather permitting. This means that you’re likely to go after Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, Jacks, Sharks, and even Tarpon during the summer months. If the weather permits, you can venture farther and target coastal pelagics such as Mahi, Tuna, and Wahoo.

Armed with a full array of top of the line rods and reels, there will be different styles and techniques to learn about and test throughout the day. There will be an assortment of bait; fresh, frozen, and sometimes live. Space is limited on a small vessel so traveling with one small bag is suggested for the group. Important items such as hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended. Also suggested are closed toe shoes that are skid and slip resistant that you don’t mind getting wet. The deck can get wet and be slippery, safety is a top priority. There is a cooler on board filled with ice and bottled water, feel free to bring additional drinks and snacks to add. 



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    This morning trip is perfect for those who want to get an early bite and catch fish when they're most active. Target Snapper, Jacks, Mackerel, and Grouper, depending on the season. All fishing equipment, licenses, and bottled water are included in the price.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $650
    This short afternoon adventure is one of the most popular trips. You don't have to get up early and it's suitable for anglers of all skill levels. Whether you're a family with kids, a group of friends, or a couple, you're welcome to join.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $800
    With 6 hours of fishing, there will be plenty of time to fill the fishbox with dinner. Targeting Snapper, Grouper, Jacks, and Mackerel. The captain covers all your equipment and cleans your catch after the trip.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    A full 8 hour day on the water. Plenty of time to explore all different areas and types of fishing!
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FAQs about March Forth Charters

March Forth Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with March Forth Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Bucket with a toilet seat lid. Privacy can be made in the console if necessary
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

Trips booked with March Forth Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for cleaning or filleting fish )
  • Drinks (Cold waters provided with plenty of cooler space to add any drinks you want )
  • Fishing License (All licensing for anywhere that we fish on this boat is covered under the boat licenses)

March Forth Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Depending on conditions)
  • Reef Fishing (Depending on conditions)
  • Wreck Fishing (Depending on conditions)

March Forth Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with March Forth Charters include:
  • Bonito
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Brian Parkinson
Marathon, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
72 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2020
I grew up in New England fishing the cold waters of the northern Atlantic. The draw to the warm waters and year-round fishing in the Florida Keys was too much to resist. I got my safe boating certificate at 12 years old and have been in the water ever since. I love to fish and share my knowledge. There is nothing better than being on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bonito Bonito
Cero Mackerel Cero Mackerel
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper

Boat specs

Mako (Center console) originally built in 2015. Powered by a 200HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 28 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Depending on conditions
Reef Fishing
Depending on conditions
Wreck Fishing
Depending on conditions

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Bucket with a toilet seat lid. Privacy can be made in the console if necessary
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge for cleaning or filleting fish
Drinks
Cold waters provided with plenty of cooler space to add any drinks you want
Fishing License
All licensing for anywhere that we fish on this boat is covered under the boat licenses

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
Kids are the best fisherman!! If they can walk they can fish!
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 71 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (44)
3\/4 day of great fishing
full day on the water
full day on the water
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Jay V.

The captain canceled

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CHRIS B.
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 14, 2023
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Dana S.
Hatton, KY
Excellent
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6-Hour trip with Captain Brian

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 7, 2023
Brian made our experience memorable. We caught keepers, but even had a great time catching the ones released. We fished the...
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Michael M.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
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A knowledgeable skipper is the key!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 14, 2023
Brian follows these waters astutely and has a keen sense of fish behavior. This made for a very sucessful day.
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ANDREW C.
Key West, Florida
Excellent
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Fishing with Brian

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 5, 2023
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