Ana Banana Fishing Company - Nautic Star
Ana Banana Fishing Company - Nautic Star
Ana Banana Fishing Company specializes in family fun on the beautiful waters of Marathon Florida Keys. The crew aims to keep you happy, safe, and full of exciting memories.
Whether you have a group of fishing buddies, a family reunion, a corporate event, or any other reason to go fishing, you have found the right place. Ana Banana will take you fishing the inshore and nearshore waters up to 9 miles out. You don't have to travel too far out - Tampa Bay's flats, reefs, wrecks, and backcountry waters are home to a myriad of exciting species.
Get your hands on Redfish, Flounder, Trout, and Tarpon and fish along the shoreline. Or venture out just a little bit further to tackle Snapper, Kingfish, Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, and many other species. If you are traveling with kids, they will especially enjoy battling Sharks.
Test yourself in spearfishing or bowfishing for Cobia and Sheepshead. Pop for Trout, bottom fish for Grouper and Snapper, kite fish for King Mackerel. Catch fish with a fly or jig for Redfish. Whichever fishing technique you'd like to try, just let your captain know. He and his crew will make it happen. So, don't miss to leave a tip for his First mate - he works for tips and gives his best to help you!
Hop onboard the 'Nautic Star', a 24' center console. Her 200 HP Yamaha engine will power you to the hottest grounds and honey holes in the area quickly and safely. The Nautic Star can accommodate up to six anglers.
The trips with Ana Banana Fishing Company aboard the Nautic Star are all-inclusive. You will need to bring some sun protection, food, and drinks. Welcome aboard!
Ana Banana Fishing Company specializes in family fun on the beautiful waters of Marathon Florida Keys. The crew aims to keep you happy, safe, and full of exciting memories.
Whether you have a group of fishing buddies, a family reunion, a corporate event, or any other reason to go fishing, you have found the right place. Ana Banana will take you fishing the inshore and nearshore waters up to 9 miles out. You don't have to travel too far out - Tampa Bay's flats, reefs, wrecks, and backcountry waters are home to a myriad of exciting species.
Get your hands on Redfish, Flounder, Trout, and Tarpon and fish along the shoreline. Or venture out just a little bit further to tackle Snapper, Kingfish, Jack Crevalle, Spanish Mackerel, and many other species. If you are traveling with kids, they will especially enjoy battling Sharks.
Test yourself in spearfishing or bowfishing for Cobia and Sheepshead. Pop for Trout, bottom fish for Grouper and Snapper, kite fish for King Mackerel. Catch fish with a fly or jig for Redfish. Whichever fishing technique you'd like to try, just let your captain know. He and his crew will make it happen. So, don't miss to leave a tip for his First mate - he works for tips and gives his best to help you!
Hop onboard the 'Nautic Star', a 24' center console. Her 200 HP Yamaha engine will power you to the hottest grounds and honey holes in the area quickly and safely. The Nautic Star can accommodate up to six anglers.
The trips with Ana Banana Fishing Company aboard the Nautic Star are all-inclusive. You will need to bring some sun protection, food, and drinks. Welcome aboard!
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Our family recently took a fishing charter in Marathon, Florida with Captain Brian, and it was truly an incredible experience from start to finish. We primarily booked the trip for our sons, and Brian did an amazing job planning a day that was absolutely perfect for our family. He was incredibly patient, helpful, and engaging with the boys, making sure they were involved in every part of the experience. From baiting hooks to explaining what we were fishing for, Brian made the trip both exciting and educational. His knowledge of the area and the different fish species was impressive, and he took the time to show the boys the details of each fish we caught and explain what made them unique. We caught a lot of fish and had an absolute blast! One of the best parts was how easy the whole experience was. We simply showed up, stepped onto the boat, and everything was taken care of equipment, bait, and even the planning of where to fish. It allowed us to relax, enjoy the day, and focus on making great memories together as a family. Captain Brian’s expertise and passion for what he does really made the trip special. We had such a wonderful time, and I would highly recommend booking a charter with him to anyone visiting Marathon. We will definitely be scheduling another trip with Brian the next time we’re in town. Thanks again for an unforgettable day on the water! (Please Note: We caught more fish than are pictured but we threw a bunch back!) PS - Jeff my husband say Brian is "The Man"!
I like to fish, my family doesn’t get the same opportunities I do to get out on the water. Our trip was about getting my parents, my brother and our girlfriends on the boat to enjoy fishing together. That’s exactly what happened! Capt. Brian was awesome! We hit a couple spots mostly targeting mangrove snapper. We pulled up more than enough to have all the fish tacos we could eat.
We had an absolutely amazing day out on the water with Captain Brian of Ana Banana fishing charters. The boat itself and equipment was in excellent condition. The captain was incredibly kind and helpful with me and my teenage boys. We caught so many fish we almost hit our allowable quota. Probably one of the best charters we’ve ever taken down here. Blueridge runners, yellowtail, and mackerel galore. I can’t recommend Captain Brian enough!! You can be sure that the next time we’re in marathon will be rebooking this charter again.
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we are a family of 6 from michigan. we have no equipment and very littke fishing experience. this didnt matter at all. Ana banana took care of everything for us, including having a cooler full of ice fir our food snd drinks. not only do they provide everything, the pit the bait on the hook, pointed out exactly where to cast and made sure everyone knew what they were doing. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to do a fishing trip in the keys. captsin Brian was fantastic and we had a great day.
We had a great afternoon on the water with Captain Brian. He had a great rapport with our eleven year old grandson. Grandson hooked many fish and gave the afternoon a 10/10. Our boat was upgraded from what we booked and it easily handled the rough waters! We ate our catch that evening and it was absolutely delicious. We would highly recommend Captain Brian-he was the best and put us quickly onto fish! Would definitely book with him again.
FAQs about Ana Banana Fishing Company - Nautic Star
What are the trip rates for Ana Banana Fishing Company - Nautic Star?
- US $895 per group - 3 Hour Afternoon Trip 2pm (3 hours)
- US $895 per group - 3 Hour Morning (3 hours)
- US $995 per group - 4 Hour Afternoon Trip 2pm (4 hours)
- US $995 per group - Half Day Trip 4 Hour Morning (4 hours)
- US $1,095 per group - 5 Hour trip (5 hours)
- US $1,095 per group - 5 Hour trip - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $1,195 per group - 3/4 Day trip 6 Hours (6 hours)
- US $1,195 per group - 6 Hour Afternoon Trip 12Noon (6 hours)
- US $1,295 per group - 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)
- US $1,395 per group - Full Day 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- US $1,495 per group - Full Day 9 Hour Trip (9 hours)
- US $1,595 per group - Fullest Day 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Ana Banana Fishing Company - Nautic Star?
- Toilet In center console
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge 2 seated tower with dual steering and dual controls
- Snorkeling equipment
- Live bait well 90% live bait fishing
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Spearfishing equipment
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Ana Banana Fishing Company - Nautic Star?
- Rods, reels & tackle (New)
- Live bait (Caught fresh daily)
- Lures (Yes, we have them)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Yes, we do it all)
- First mate (Sometimes - Works for tips!)
- Fishing license (Yes, included)
- Lunch (You hook em we cook em)
- Fly fishing equipment (Upon request)
What types of fishing does Ana Banana Fishing Company - Nautic Star offer?
- Inshore fishing (Tampa Bay and intracoastal waterways)
- Nearshore fishing (Anna Maria, Egmonte Key, Ft Desoto)
- Offshore fishing (Gulf of Mexico - up to 9 miles out)
- Reef fishing (Many reefs)
- Wreck fishing (Many wrecks)
- Flats fishing (Grass, sand and oyster)
- Backcountry fishing (Mangroves and esturaries)
What fishing techniques does Ana Banana Fishing Company - Nautic Star offer?
- Light tackle (Live bait spinning rod and reels)
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing (Grouper and Snapper digging)
- Trolling (Grouper and Pelagics in Tampa Bay and the Gulf)
- Spinning (Most of the time)
- Jigging (For Trout,Reds, and Grouper)
- Popping (Pop for Trout)
- Fly fishing (We have the biggest saltwater fly tourney on earth)
- Drift fishing (Trout, Snapper, Grouper)
- Kite fishing (Kingfish)
- Bowfishing (Cobia and Sheepshead)
- Handline (We hand line Goliath Grouper)
- Spearfishing (If it swims and it's legal we spear it)
- Deep sea fishing (We troll in Tampa Bay and Gulf)
Which fish species can I catch with Ana Banana Fishing Company - Nautic Star?
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Grouper (Gag)
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
Your operator
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 in the death care industry for almost 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 America and Atlantic Ocean!
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 in the death care industry for almost 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 America and Atlantic Ocean!
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What's included in the trip price
How cancellations work
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
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Pickup included in price
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Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Marathon right now
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
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