Take a ride with Captain Joel of Ana Banana Fishing Company in a warm and family oriented atmosphere, and you will learn not just about the fish you are catching, but you will also hear great stories from the many tournaments he has won and the huge number of good causes he supports and participates in.

Stepping aboard Captain Joel’s glamorous 53 ft classic Hatteras boat, you will be in for the fishing adventure of a lifetime. The boat was fully restored in 2017 in order to provide you with the very best fishing and cruising experience. Not only is it fitted with all the essentials for serious big game fishing, such as a fighting chair, outriggers, downriggers, and top of the range electronics, it also features an air conditioned interior with two staterooms and a bathroom, as well as Wi-Fi and a TV.

During your offshore adventure, you will be able to try reef fishing as well as trolling (depending on the length of your trip), with potential target species including many varieties of Snapper and Grouper, as well as Kingfish, Wahoo, Barracuda, Cobia, Mahi Mahi and Sailfish.

You are welcome to take home any fish you catch - as long as they are legal to keep, of course - and the captain will even clean, fillet, and cook your catch at the end of the trip. All the equipment you need for a fun day on the water is provided, so all you need to bring is any snacks and drinks you would like to consume along the way. In the end of the day, don’t miss to leave a tip for his First mate - he works for tips and gives his best to help you!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,995
    Head out on a 4-hour adventure and fish for a variety of Snapper and Grouper species along with whatever else bites.
  • Private trip
    Sunset Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $1,995
    Take a photo of your fish of a lifetime with a breath taking Florida Keys sunset in the background.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Shark
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $2,095
    The Florida Keys are the Shark capital of the world. The area has the largest variety of sharks in the world and the largest population of sharks in the world.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $2,395
    Troll and sight cast for Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, Kingfish, Amberjack, several species of Snapper and Grouper, Cobia, African Pompano, sharks, Barracuda, and more.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $2,795
    Much of our fishing will take place in 600' of water and deeper. Trolling, sight casting, and deep dropping for Mahi, Sailfish, Tuna, Wahoo, Kingfish, Cobia, Tripletail, and more.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Marathon Humps
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $3,095
    You’ll head offshore deep sea fishing to the world-famous Marathon Humps. You’ll target Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, Wahoo, Marlin, and more. You might also have electric deep drop options for Swordfish, Queen Snapper, Golden Tilefish, Blackbelly Rose, Snowy Grouper, and others.
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FAQs about Ana Banana Fishing – 53' Hatteras

Ana Banana Fishing – 53' Hatteras offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,995 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,995 per group - Sunset Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $2,095 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Shark (6 hours)
  • US $2,395 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,795 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $3,095 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Marathon Humps (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Ana Banana Fishing – 53' Hatteras, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Ana Banana Fishing – 53' Hatteras include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Mullet, Pinfish, Blue Runners, Spanish Mackerel )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (Works for tips!)
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (Upon request)

Ana Banana Fishing – 53' Hatteras offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Ana Banana Fishing – 53' Hatteras offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing (Upon request)
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Ana Banana Fishing – 53' Hatteras include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Swordfish
  • Tarpon
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

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

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Hatteras (Sportfishing) originally built in 1975, and restored in 2017. Powered by 2 1270HP Detroit Diesel engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
53 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Upon request
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Bowfishing
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Mullet, Pinfish, Blue Runners, Spanish Mackerel
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Works for tips!
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment
Upon request

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Marathon to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Any age
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

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 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
American Express
PayPal
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (47)
Capt. K is the man
Capt. K is the man
Capt. K is the man
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Angler rating
33
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
83%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
94%
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Michael C.
Philadelphia, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 Day Trip with Captain Joel

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 19, 2023
Captain Joel and Eddie were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. None of us on the trip had ever gone deep sea fishing before,...
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Erik B.
Crystal River, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt. K is the man

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip – Marathon Humps on June 8, 2023
Had a great day caught Maui and tuna. Capt. K and the crew were awesome. Thanks guys for the great day out on the water.
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Michael P.
Denver, CO
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 26, 2023
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Eric A.
Miami, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Quick and dirty run

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Offshore on January 28, 2022
With the coldest front of the year barreling towards south Florida there was a very small window of opportunity to make the...
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Robert C.
Knoxville, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 14, 2022
Captain Joel and his crew member were excellent. We went for a short trip on a windy day and caught yellowtail snapper and...
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