Always Late Fishing Charters invites you on a fishing adventure on the beautiful waters of Florida. Starting out of Marathon in the Florida Keys, you’ll head out to the area’s fish-rich grounds and have a great time chasing various interesting species. Whether you want to stay inshore, travel far off the coast, or explore lovely reefs, Captain Lucas Ponzoa will make sure you enjoy your trip to the fullest. Give him a call and book your next fun-packed fishing trip in Florida!

Your boat for the day will be a 32’ SeaVee saltwater fishing boat. It can sit up to 6 guests and is powered by twin 300 HP Yamaha engines that will take you to the fish in no time. The boat is rigged with all the modern Garmin navigation electronics used to locate the fish quickly and provide safe movement on the water. The boat has a flybridge and its fishing equipment includes outriggers, spearfishing gear, snorkeling gear, a fighting chair, and a livewell. A first mate will also join your trip.

You’ll have the chance of catching some of the most delicious as well as hard-fighting fish out there. To name just some of the species you’ll target, there are Black Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, Yellowtail Snapper, and Wahoo. Using light and heavy tackle, you can bottom fish, troll, spin, jig, pop, and kite fish. You can keep your catch and you’re welcome to bring kids on your trip.

Capt. Lucas provides all the fishing tackle, bait, and licenses. He’ll also clean and fillet your catch if you want him to. Just remember to bring some food and drinks before you start the trip.

Always Late Fishing Charters is waiting for you, come aboard and experience a true fishing adventure in Florida!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Tarpon Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 1
    US $750
    You and Captain Lucas will have fun live baiting at the bridges during the Florida Keys Tarpon migration. The trip starts at 6:00 a.m. and lasts for 4 hours.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Tarpon Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 1
    US $750
    Enjoy an afternoon live baiting the bridges during the Florida Keys Tarpon migration. You and Captain Lucas will leave the dock at 12:00 p.m. and have fun fishing for 4 hours.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,150
    On this trip, you'll try anchoring up and drifting the reefs and wrecks, while bottom fishing with live bait, targeting Grouper, African Pompano, Permit, Kingfish, sharks, and different kinds of Snapper. Everything is covered by your captain, so all you need to bring is your food and water.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $1,150
    Enjoy a lovely afternoon anchoring up or drifting reefs and wrecks as you bottom fish using live bait. You'll target Grouper, Permit, Kingfish, African Pompano, Shark, Cobia, as well as different sorts of Snapper. Your captain takes care of everything, so all you need to bring is some food and water.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,350
    Heading offshore into the Gulf Stream, you'll be targeting Mahi, Tuna, Tripletail, Wahoo, and other pelagic fish. You'll be provided with a first mate, and all of the equipment and live bait necessary. Please bring your own food and drinks.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $1,350
    Head out offshore into the Gulf Stream and have lots of fun chasing Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, Tripletail, as well as other pelagic fish. The captain provides all the gear, live bait, as well as a first mate. Feel free to bring the food and drinks of your choice.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,350
    Get ready to mix it up as you anchor up and chum the reef for various species of Snapper. You'll also drift along the wrecks in the Atlantic and in the Bay for Grouper, Mutton, Kingfish, Cobia, African Pompano, Permit, and many more.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,550
    You'll be doing a little bit of everything on this trip. From anchoring on the reefs to drifting and exploring the wrecks from the Bay out to the Atlantic. You'll be targeting Grouper, African Pompano, sharks, Snapper, Permit, Kingfish, Cobia, and more.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,600
    You'll be heading offshore into the Gulf Stream for a 6-hour trip. You'll target Wahoo, Tuna, Mahi, Tripletail, and other pelagic species. The captain provides a first mate and supplies all of the needed equipment and live bait. Please bring food and drinks.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,850
    With a full day offshore, the extra time will give you an opportunity to fill up the cooler with meat to bring home, and also target big trophy fish. Heading offshore into the Gulf Stream, you'll chase Mahi, Tuna, Tripletail, Wahoo, and other pelagic fish. You'll have a first mate as well as all of the necessary equipment and live bait. Please bring your own food and drinks.
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FAQs about Always Late Fishing Charters

Always Late Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Tarpon Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Tarpon Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay (6 hours)
  • US $1,550 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Always Late Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Garmin

Trips booked with Always Late Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Always Late Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Always Late Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Kite Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Always Late Fishing Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tripletail
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Lucas Ponzoa
Marathon, Florida, United States
27 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
30 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2021
Captain Lucas is a 3rd-generation captain raised in Marathon. He's been on the boat learning the way of the Keys waters for over 20 years now. What he specializes in is offshore fishing, reef fishing, and eco tours.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Jack (African Pompano) African Pompano Jack

Boat specs

SeaVee (Center console) originally built in 2008. Powered by 2 300HP Yamaha engines.

Length
32 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Kite Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Flybridge
Snorkeling Equipment

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Fun, fish and great crew
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
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Becky T.
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5.0 / 5
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Fun, fish and great crew

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay on April 4, 2024
We enjoyed our charter. We caught plenty of fish. Captain Lucas and Mike were terrific and patient. They were also very flexible...
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Kurry L.
Canandaigua, NY
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Great captian and great first mate !!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay on May 16, 2023
We started out on the reef for some yellow tails and got our limit then moved out for some mahi mahi and slammed them too it’s...
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Michael V.
Tampa, FL
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Full Day Fishing Trip w/Captn Lucas & First Mate Mike

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 23, 2023
Great day on the water with Captn Lucas and Mike! Very knowledgeable and accommodating, and look forward to the next trip!!
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George P.
Rowland, NC
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Full-Day Offshore Trip with Captain Lucas & First-Mate Mike

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 1, 2022
We had an amazing eight hour, full day offshore trip with Captain Lucas and first mate Mike! After traveling about 45 minutes...
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Curtis G.
Westminster, CO
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4.0 / 5
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Half day with Cap Lucas, 1st mate Mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Offshore (PM) on June 5, 2022
Guys had the bait wells full and a solid plan for 6 of us to get blackfin tuna.  Worked really well, and we all had a great...
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