Ana Banana Fishing – Flats and Backcountry

Ana Banana Fishing runs angling trips out of Marathon and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Come on aboard with Capt. Joel, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing, fly fishing, drift fishing, handline, jigging, popping, and spinning, based on the species you’re targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 10-hour trips, where you’ll be fishing for the likes of Snapper, Tarpon, Barracuda, Permit, Grouper, and Shark, depending on the specific season and the day’s weather.

Your boat for the day will be a 17’ Mako that fits up to 3 anglers at any one time.

All the necessary fishing gear is included in the price of your trip. All that’s up to you is to use it as best you can. No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter.

You’ll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Ana Banana Fishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $995
    Flats and backcountry
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,195
    Flats and backcountry.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,395
    Flats and backcountry.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,695
    Flats and backcountry
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FAQs about Ana Banana Fishing – Flats and Backcountry

Ana Banana Fishing – Flats and Backcountry offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $995 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,195 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,395 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,595 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Ana Banana Fishing – Flats and Backcountry, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Radar

Trips booked with Ana Banana Fishing – Flats and Backcountry include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Ana Banana Fishing – Flats and Backcountry offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Ana Banana Fishing – Flats and Backcountry offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Handline
  • Spearfishing

Top targeted fish species with Ana Banana Fishing – Flats and Backcountry include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Meet the Charter Operator

Ana Banana Fishing Company
Marathon, Florida, United States
268 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2015
Captain Joel is on the water 300 days per year, and he loves every minute of it. This very experienced captain is a third-generation fishing captain in his family. He's a native of Florida and has traveled the world over for fish. He used to be a child psychologist for 20 years and focused on childhood grief issues and grief counseling. He's also a co-creator of two published kids' books. Captain Joel loves acquainting his guests with the most epic fish, which he believes are exactly where he is from – the Gulf of Mexico!

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonefish Bonefish
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Mako (Flats boat) originally built in 1993, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 90HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
17 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Handline
Spearfishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Spearfishing Equipment
Radar

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer

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