Big Game Sportfishing
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Big Game Sportfishing

Map of Marathon, FL, United States
Overseas Highway 1688
Marathon, FL, United States
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Big Game Sportfishing is here to take you on an inshore, reef, offshore, or wrecks fishing trip! Join Captain Ariel, who’s been fishing these waters for almost 30 years. He’ll put you on fish, whether you’re an experienced angler or you’re fishing for the first time in your life. The trips are available year-round, so it’s always a good time to start your adventure.

Explore the bountiful waters of the Middle Keys aboard a clean, fast, and comfortable 25’ Sea Vee boat. This center console accommodates up to 4 guests. She’s powered by a 225 HP Suzuki engine and gives you a fast and smooth ride. You’ll also find Garmin navigational electronics, a cooler, a live bait tank, and dry storage for your belongings.

Depending on what fishing grounds you visit, you can target Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Kingfish, Tarpon, and different types of Snapper and Sharks. If it’s within regulations, you get to keep the catch.

All trips are family-friendly, so bring your kids as well. The trip includes live bait, licenses, tackle, and fish preparation. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks and don’t forget your sun protection. The charters is fully licensed and insured.

Big Game Sportfishing welcomes you aboard!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • Pickup Included
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $850
    These trips are best suited for inshore, reef, and wreck fishing and target Grouper, Snapper, Permit, Mackerel, Sharks, and other species. Half-day trips offer plenty of time for all anglers to bend the rod, as well as bring home plenty of fish for dinner. These trips are ideal for families.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Tarpon
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $850
    This is a 4-hour trip that runs at sunrise or sunset, when the tides are right. Have a blast hooking Silver Kings next to the famous bridges of the Florida Keys. All Tarpon are catch and release, as they are protected.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,150
    3/4 day trips are 6 hours and can be run in the morning or afternoon. These trips offer plenty of time for all anglers to participate in the action, as well as bring home plenty of fish for dinner. 3/4 day trips target a variety of species on the reefs and wrecks while still having plenty of time to go offshore and look for Pelagic fish like Mahi Mahi and Sailfish
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,400
    Full day trips are 8 hours and are for the avid angler. Customers have the time and flexibility to target a variety of species such as Snapper, Grouper, Permit, and Mackerel inshore, and Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and Wahoo offshore.
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FAQs about Big Game Sportfishing

Big Game Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Tarpon (4 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Big Game Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Big Game Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water is provided)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
Big Game Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Big Game Sportfishing offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light Tackle
Top targeted fish species with Big Game Sportfishing include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Ariel Medero
Marathon, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
1 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2014
Born in Argentina, Captain Ariel moved to the Florida Keys almost 30 years ago. He knows all the best spots in the area and he'll put you on fish in no time. Sharing his knowledge is one of the best parts of this job.
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Ariel M.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Sea Vee
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Inboard diesel
Powered by
2 x 370HP

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water is provided
First Mate
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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Marathon to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

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
Checks
Bank Transfer

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