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Fishtrips – Marathon 

4.4
(8 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Overseas Highway 1361, Marathon, FL 33050, United States–
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Fishtrips – Marathon 

Marathon, FL, United States
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27 ft
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4.4
(8 reviews)
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Fishtrips invites you for an exciting day of fishing! Come enjoy a few hours on the beautiful waters around Marathon, Florida. You can fish the famous 7-mile bridge or offshore, all having a large variety of quality fish species on the offer. Captain Shawn Reese will make sure you visit all the spots with the biggest chance for making a catch and have a great time on the water. Pick a day and set sail!

Your trip starts on a 27 ft power catamaran center console. It's big enough to accommodate 4 anglers and is powered by twin 150hp Mercury engines that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots. The boat uses modern GPS and fishfinder technology and is equipped with a livewell to supply you with live bait.

On your trip, you and the captain will target Mahi, Yellowtail and Mangrove Snapper as well as the occasional Grouper or Tarpon. you'll catch them using spinning on light tackle. You can choose whether to keep the fish you catch and take it home, or simply release it back into the water. Kids are more than welcome to join aboard, so feel free to bring them as well.

Captain Shawn will provide you with all the rods, reels, tackle, lures, as well as fishing licenses, and will even clean and fillet your catch at no extra cost. What you should bring on your trip are just the snacks and drinks of your choice.

Come to Marathon and have a great day on the water with Fishtrips!

Fishtrips invites you for an exciting day of fishing! Come enjoy a few hours on the beautiful waters around Marathon, Florida. You can fish the famous 7-mile bridge or offshore, all having a large variety of quality fish species on the offer. Captain Shawn Reese will make sure you visit all the spots with the biggest chance for making a catch and have a great time on the water. Pick a day and set sail!

Your trip starts on a 27 ft power catamaran center console. It's big enough to accommodate 4 anglers and is powered by twin 150hp Mercury engines that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots. The boat uses modern GPS and fishfinder technology and is equipped with a livewell to supply you with live bait.

On your trip, you and the captain will target Mahi, Yellowtail and Mangrove Snapper as well as the occasional Grouper or Tarpon. you'll catch them using spinning on light tackle. You can choose whether to keep the fish you catch and take it home, or simply release it back into the water. Kids are more than welcome to join aboard, so feel free to bring them as well.

Captain Shawn will provide you with all the rods, reels, tackle, lures, as well as fishing licenses, and will even clean and fillet your catch at no extra cost. What you should bring on your trip are just the snacks and drinks of your choice.

Come to Marathon and have a great day on the water with Fishtrips!

Shawn Reese
Captain
Shawn Reese
37 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
What this charter offers
Fishing license
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
What this charter offers
Fishing license
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour Trip — Reef, Bridge & Gulf
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 3:00 PM)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Yellowtail)
US $695
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Holiday — Reef, Bridge,Gulf
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip — Mahi/ Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

4.4
8 reviews
4.3
Boat & equipment
4.5
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (12)

Reviews (8)

  • Eric Glodeck
    Eric Glodeck
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    3 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    Fish in the bucket

    4 Hour Trip — Reef, Bridge & Gulf - 3:00 PM on July 18, 2026 • 2 adults

     he made sure we caught fish stayed out extra half an hour to make sure we were satisfied! we caught our limit!!

  • Joshua Kurk
    Joshua Kurk
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Sunset trip with Shawn in Marathon FL

    Reef, Bridge, Gulf, 4hr Trip (PM) on June 23, 2021 • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had a blast fishing with Shawn on a 4 hour sunset trip. We caught about 35 fish of about 5 or 6 different types. Not to many keepers but we just had a blast fishing together as a family (and actually catching fish!). Shawn wasn't a stickler for time since he didn't have any appointments after us so we stayed out and watched an awesome sunset. Shawn splits his time between here in the keys (summers) and San Antonio TX, so give him a ring, he was able to book us same day (we called at lunch and was in the water by 3:45PM) Shawn book us again for next year, I will bring some beer this time!

  • Cory Wilke
    Cory Wilke
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Thanks so much for the great experience.

    Reef, Bridge, Gulf, 4hr Trip (PM) on June 29, 2021 • 2 adults

    Thank you shawn for the trip you where a super nice guy that didnt mess around to get us fishing asap. Also got us on fish right away thanks again for the geat time on the water.

  • Jeff Spies
    Jeff Spies
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    1st fishing trip

    Reef, Bridge, Gulf, 4hr Trip (PM) on July 2, 2021 • 4 adults

    Had a great time. It was our 12 yr old’s first trip. Shawn was great and made the experience great. We caught a lot of fish.

  • Adam English
    Adam English
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day with Captain Shawn

    Reef, Bridge, Gulf, 4hr Trip (PM) on May 25, 2022 • 2 adults

    Went out with my dad on a last minute fishing 1/2 day with Captain Shawn. Lots of excitement and hit after hit, brining in several keepers and dozens of throw backs, including mangrove, yellowtail, shark, pufferfish, catfish, and hound fish. Highly recommend - an excellent experience and delicious grill up!

  • Kyle Lambert
    Kyle Lambert
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day trip

    Reef, Bridge, Gulf, 4hr Trip (PM) on June 28, 2021 • 2 adults

    We had a great trip with Captain Shawn when we were visiting the keys last week. It was a rainy morning but we contacted him about an afternoon trip and he responded quickly and we went out on a 4 hour trip. Caught several mutton snapper, a few sharks, some yellowtail snapper, and grouper.

  • Arlie Wright
    Arlie Wright
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing with Shawn

    4 Hour Trip — Reef, Bridge & Gulf on June 30, 2021 • 4 adults
  • Melissa Morton
    Melissa Morton
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    1.3
    Verified

    Fishing with Shawn

    Reef, Bridge, Gulf, 4hr Trip (PM) on July 21, 2021 • 4 adults

    This trip was way over priced for what we got, especially when compared to other charters available. No keepers caught. Older, unkept boat. Did not mention anything about life jackets, we don’t even know where they were on boat or how many were the boat. Would not pick this trip again or recommend it.

FAQs about Fishtrips – Marathon

Fishtrips – Marathon offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $695 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Reef, Bridge & Gulf (4 hours)
  • US $695 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Reef, Bridge & Gulf - 3:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Holiday — Reef, Bridge,Gulf (4 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 5 Hour Trip — Mahi/ Offshore (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Fishtrips – Marathon, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers Available
Trips booked with Fishtrips – Marathon include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate (When available)
  • Fishing license
Fishtrips – Marathon offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Fishtrips – Marathon offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fishtrips – Marathon include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Shawn Reese
Shawn Reese
Marathon, Florida, United States
17 Fishing Reports
64 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2019
Captain Shawn Reese grew up fishing with his dad and brothers. This created unforgettable memories and sparked a lifelong love for fishing. He decided to start guiding so he can bring the same sort of joy to other people and families out there. With more than 36 years of guiding experience, there's nothing he'd rather be doing!
Shawn Reese
Shawn Reese
17
reports
64
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Captain Shawn Reese grew up fishing with his dad and brothers. This created unforgettable memories and sparked a lifelong love for fishing. He decided to start guiding so he can bring the same sort of joy to other people and families out there. With more than 36 years of guiding experience, there's nothing he'd rather be doing!

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon

Real catches by this captain

  • A couple proudly displaying their catch of several Snapper on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mangrove Snapper
    Eric G.
    Eric G.
     he made sure we caught fish stayed out extra half an hour to make sure we were satisfied! we caught our limit!!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snapper on a dock in a scenic marina setting.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Little breezy today and this father snd son easily limited on mangrove snapper. Happy fathers day. These fish are about to head out to the patch reef to spawn. Fished out of Marathon fl.
  • Angler displaying a successful catch of several Snapper on a table at a dockside location, showcasing a vibrant fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Me and the wife went last night to catch some mangrove snapper. Easily got our limit of some nice ones plus plenty of released keepers. Then she got a tarpon while i was cleaning fish today. As you can see the screen was full of fish ad we where leaving.
  • A variety of freshly caught fish displayed on a cleaning table, including Snapper and Grunt, with a red bucket of ice in the background, set against a serene waterfront.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mangrove Snapper
    Mangrove snapper bite is Hot right now along with the yellow tail snapper here in Marathon fl.
  • Multiple reddish-gold fish arranged across a boat cooler or cleaning surface, showcasing a substantial fishing catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Mangrove Snapper
    Gulf side of marathon fl still non stop action. Lots of mangrove snappers, a few small yellow tail snapper, hound fish, and a few gag grouper.
  • Young angler holding a large reef fish aboard a fishing boat in open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Jeff S.
    Jeff S.
    Had a great time. It was our 12 yr old’s first trip. Shawn was great and made the experience great. We caught a lot of fish.
  • Young angler fishing from the bow of a boat with a small reef fish hanging from the line offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bluegill
    Cory W.
    Cory W.
    Thank you shawn for the trip you where a super nice guy that didnt mess around to get us fishing asap. Also got us on fish right away thanks again for the geat time on the water.
  • A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snapper on a table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Mutton Snapper
    Marathon Fl fishing is still hot. Todays trip limit out on mangrove snapper then had at least 50 each person small fish. Non stop action!!! Then had im guessing a big shark spool us aftet about a 5 minute fight.
  • A scenic view of the boat's bow against a stunning sunset over the ocean, showcasing the tranquil fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    French Grunt
    Joshua K.
    Joshua K.
    We had a blast fishing with Shawn on a 4 hour sunset trip. We caught about 35 fish of about 5 or 6 different types. Not to many keepers but we just had a blast fishing together as a family (and actually catching fish!). Shawn wasn't a stickler for time since he didn't have any appointments after us so we stayed out and watched an awesome sunset. Shawn splits his time between here in the keys (summers) and San Antonio TX, so give him a ring, he was able to book us same day (we called at lunch and was in the water by 3:45PM) Shawn book us again for next year, I will bring some beer this time!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of several Redfish on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mangrove Snapper
    Caitlyn and Adrian got thier limit plus caught a shark, hound fish and a few other species. Note: Fathers day just came available.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Ameracat
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Available
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate
When available
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
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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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Marathon right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
TarponTarpon

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