Foodchain Fishing 

Foodchain Fishing takes you straight to the basics! If you want to take your family on an old-school fishing trip, look no further than Captain Carl Bish. He’s an angler and a science teacher who puts all he’s got into helping enthusiasts out. This charter means stripping down to the core – keep it simple, just go fishing. The trips are suitable for anglers of all skill levels specializing in couples and in families with children.

You will be angling from a 26’ McKee Craft center console that was restored in 2023.  She can comfortably take your crew on an adventure around the Keys with all the tools to put dinner in the cooler.

Foodchain Fishing is primarily a family fishing charter, Capt. Carl and Capt. Jim each have over 35 years experience in this business.  We have had our fill of long days and rough seas, now we just want to take folks fishing for 3, 4 and 5 hour trips.  We fish where the fish are and where the waves are most comfortable.  On really bad weather days we simply cancel or postpone the trip.  We only make about 200 days available each year, so it is easy for us to postpone by swapping off days for better weather. Most of our crews are families: Couples, brothers, sisters, parents with children ranging in age from 3 to 40 and even children with parents.  We like crews of 2-4 anglers but can accommodate families up to a total of 6 with approval. 

Once aboard, you’ll literally fish up the food chain – cast your lure, reel in your catch, then repurpose it to hook something even bigger! The reefs and wrecks here are teeming with fish, so odds of catching a big one are on your side. You’ll target a variety of species including Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, sharks and more, depending on the season.

Foodchain Fishing will see to it that you get the most out of your time on the water. Not only will you fish around the Marathon reefs and wrecks, but you will also learn about the reef ecosystem and the town’s history.

Get ready to conquer the food chain