Top Notch Sportfishing

Top Notch Sportfishing is located in Marathon and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Embark on an offshore, wreck, reef, or bay fishing adventure! Captain Bill customizes the charter to your dreams and expectations. With nearly two decades of professional fishing experience, he will get you tight with the fish of a lifetime.

Capt. Bill will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 12-hour trips, fishing for everything from Snapper and Grouper on the reef to Sailfish and Tuna offshore! The species also include Dolphin, Cobia, and Amberjack. On your trip, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, drift fishing, jigging, kite fishing, popping, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 31’ Egret boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with an ice-box and the latest in Garmin electronics.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Top Notch Sportfishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $725
    This trip is intended to help beginners and kids learn the basics of saltwater fishing and catch their first fish! We’ll target several different species fishing the world-famous Seven Mile Bridge, inshore patch reefs, or sheltered spots in Florida Bay. Departure times are flexible based on ideal fishing tides. All fishing equipment is included in the price. Let’s go fishing!
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
    Grunt
    Grunt
  • Private trip
    Tapon 1/2 Day P/M 4 Hour
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 20
    US $750
    We will target one of the most sought after sportfish in the world, Tarpon! We will fish the structures beheath the beautiful seven mile bridge to target this world class specie. The water is generally calm in the areas we target tarpon so that makes this a good option for anglers who are weary of rough seas or venturing far from shore. Tarpon feed at dawn and dusk. A dusk trip will offer a view of the sunset from the boat. This trip is available April-June.
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    Tarpon 1/2 day A/M 4Hour
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 20
    US $750
    We will target one of the most sought after sportfish in the world, Tarpon! We will fish the structures beheath the beautiful seven mile bridge to target this world class specie. The water is generally calm in the areas we target tarpon so that makes this a good option for anglers who are weary of rough seas or venturing far from shore. Tarpon feed at dawn and dusk. A dusk trip will offer a view of the sunset from the boat. This trip is available April-June.
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $925
    Fishing reefs, wrecks, or in the bay, you and the captain will target various types of Grouper, Snapper, Jack, Mackerel, Trout, as well as sharks. Be ready to depart at 7:30a.m. The captain provides everything you need for this 4-hour fishing adventure.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Permit
    Permit
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $925
    Fishing reefs, wrecks, or in the bay, you and the captain will target various types of Grouper, Snapper, Jack, Mackerel, Trout, as well as sharks. Be ready to depart at 12:30p.m. The captain provides everything you need for this 4-hour fishing adventure.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Jack (Almaco)
    Almaco Jack
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $1,275
    Spend even more time fishing on wrecks, at reefs, or in the bay and make memories you won't soon forget. You and the captain will go after various types of Shark, Snapper, Grouper, Trout, Jack, as well as Mackerel. The departure time is 7:30a.m.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $1,275
    Fishing reefs, wrecks, or in the bay, you and the captain will target various types of Grouper, Snapper, Jack, Mackerel, Trout, as well as sharks. Be ready to depart at 12:30 p.m. The captain provides everything you need for this 6-hour fishing adventure.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $1,400
    Enjoy an offshore fishing adventure and spend 6 memorable hours on Florida's rich waters. You and the captain will be targeting Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, and Sailfish! You will leave the dock at 7:30 am and return to the dock at 1:30 pm.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $1,550
    Have a great time targeting various Grouper, Snapper, Trout, Jack, Mackerel, and Shark species. The trip lasts for 8 hours and comes with all the fishing equipment you need as well as licenses and catch cleaning and filleting.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $1,600
    Come aboard and enjoy 8 fun-packed hours exploring offshore grounds! Prepare for a memorable chase for Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, and Sailfish. You and the captain will leave the dock at 7:30a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. All the equipment will be waiting for you on board.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip – Swordfish
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $1,900
    On this 10-hour adventure, you and Captain William will be targeting Swordfish, Mahi, as well as Tuna! Join this action-packed fishing trip and create memories of a lifetime as you chase these fierce creatures. The departure time is 7:30 a.m.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
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FAQs about Top Notch Sportfishing

Top Notch Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $725 per group - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Tapon 1/2 Day P/M 4 Hour (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Tarpon 1/2 day A/M 4Hour (4 hours)
  • US $925 per group - Half Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay (4 hours)
  • US $925 per group - Half Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,275 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay (6 hours)
  • US $1,275 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,550 per group - Full Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,900 per group - Extended Full Day Trip – Swordfish (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Top Notch Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box A cooler and ice for your drinks and snacks
  • Radar Integrated overlay with Garmin GPS

Trips booked with Top Notch Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (If live bait is needed for the species we are targeting, we have the bait before the trip. We catch bait on our time and not on your charter time! )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We clean and fillet your catch! )
  • Fishing License (Our charters cover all required fishing licenses for your party. )

Top Notch Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We travel up to 30 miles offshore, after that we are in Bahamian waters! )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Top Notch Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Top Notch Sportfishing include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Meet the Captain

William Giliberti
Marathon, Florida, United States
50 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
35 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2022
Angler's Choice
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Captain William offers fun and exciting fishing charters out of Marathon, Florida. Join him aboard and make lovely memories fishing reefs, wrecks, and offshore.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper

Boat specs

Egret (Center console) originally built in 2002. Powered by a 315HP Yanmar engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 34 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We travel up to 30 miles offshore, after that we are in Bahamian waters!
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Spearfishing Equipment
Ice Box
A cooler and ice for your drinks and snacks

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
If live bait is needed for the species we are targeting, we have the bait before the trip. We catch bait on our time and not on your charter time!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We clean and fillet your catch!
Fishing License
Our charters cover all required fishing licenses for your party.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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 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
We don’t have age limits on our charter. We enjoy taking children fishing!
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
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

Mutton snappers on the reef!
Mutton snappers on the reef!
March 26, 2024
What agreat day to be on the water! Yellow tail and mutton snappers!
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Wahooooo!!!
Wahooooo!!!
March 18, 2024
40lb wahoo for Top Notch Sportfishing this week!
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Off the hook reef fishing!
Off the hook reef fishing!
March 13, 2024
Reef fishing here in Marathon, Florida doesn’t get much better than this! The weather has been fantastic and the fish have been hungry!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Best Florida fishing experience
Best Florida fishing experience
Best Florida fishing experience
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Pete W.
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Overall

Best Florida fishing experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay on March 26, 2024
Went out with Captain Bill this morning. Weather patterns had shifted and changed our plans a bit but he gave us options on...
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Gary H.
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Great Trip with Captain Bill

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay on March 21, 2024
Our party of six made up of 3 adults and 3 kids ages 9, 11 and 14 had a great time. We caught a lot of fish and quite a variety. ...
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Lori M.
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Best Fishing Trip E.V.E.R

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay on August 15, 2023
Spent 6 hours with Bill and our 3 boys ages 19,18,15.  We visited several reefs and caught mangrove snapper, grouper, mutton...
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Steven F.
Keystone Heights, FL
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3/4 day trip with captain Bill

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore on June 18, 2023
We had a great time with Captain Bill. It was myself and my two young sons, he worked great with them and We all enjoyed ourselves...
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Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay (PM) on February 3, 2024
Captain Bill and Mike were great! Got us on fish right away and explained each technique very well. Bill got us set up with...
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