Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (PM)

4 hour trip, starts at 1:00 PM
by Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2
Marathon
4.7/5 (93 reviews)

About the trip

If you're not an early bird, but you still want to get your fill of good fishing, this afternoon excursion is a good option for you. Capt. Johnny will put you on the bite of all the local favorites including Yellowtail Snapper, Black Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon, and much more.

Available trips

Private trip
3 Hour Trip Reef & Inshore AM/PM

3 hour trip,
starts at 8:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $650

Private trip
Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (AM)

4 hour trip,
starts at 7:30 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $695

Private trip
3/4 Day Trip – Combo

6 hour trip,
starts at 7:30 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $895

Private trip
Full Day Trip – Catch 'Em All

8 hour trip,
starts at 7:30 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $1,195

About the charter operator

Johnny Maddox Charters

Marathon, Florida, United States

316 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2015

Capt. Johnny Maddox runs offshore game fishing trips around the beautiful waters of the Florida Keys. With over 50 years of fishing experience, Capt. Johnny has extensive knowledge of the local fisheries and techniques that work. At an early age, Capt. Johnny was fishing with his dad in the Pay lakes in Southern Ohio, looking for Catfish and Blue Gills. He has also fished the bayou outside of New Orleans for Redfish, and went out to the oil rigs for Amberjack and Grouper, among other species. He then went over to Jacksonville FL in 1977 and fell for the blue water.

Our Team
Johnny M.

Johnny M.

Captain

Boat specs

Boat Image
Category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
1997
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Proline
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Customer reviews

Trip Reviews (16)
Charter Reviews (93)

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews

Photos & videos by reviewers (24)

Snapper fishing trip
Great Day, Great Crew
Good day on the water
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Donald L.
Donald L.
5.0/5

Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (PM) on June 5, 2025

Snapper fishing trip

VERIFIED

We went with Captain Johnny Maddox on a snapper trip and he did not disappoint. Johnny put us on a great catch of fish on a day that wasn't the easiest to fish. We came in with a basket full of snapper when other charters were only bringing in 5-6 fish. I recommend anyone that wants to have a great time catching fish to use Johnny Maddox charters.

We went with Captain Johnny Maddox on a snapper trip and he did not disappoint. Johnny put us on a great catch of fish on a day that wasn't the easiest to fish. We came in with a basket full of snapper when other charters were only bringing in 5-6 fish. I recommend anyone that wants to have a great time catching fish to use Johnny Maddox charters.  

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 Donald L. recommends Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 7, 2025
Yes and Thank you. You guys were great to have on board. Yes we WON THE DOCK! Hurry back soon Captain Johnny

Joe C.
Joe C.
5.0/5

Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (PM) on April 25, 2025

Great Day, Great Crew

VERIFIED

Brian & Brody - great crew, very informative and fun as heck... They put us on fish, we hauled in a variety of fish and enough keepers for dinner that night A day on the water with my teenage boys is always special, but Brian & Brody made the 'slow' times entertaining. Definitely - recommend these guys.

Brian & Brody - great crew, very informative and fun as heck... They put us on fish, we hauled in a variety of fish and enough keepers for dinner that night A day on the water with my teenage boys is always special, but Brian & Brody made the 'slow' times entertaining. Definitely - recommend these guys.  

 Joe C. recommends Johnny Maddox Charters Papa 2
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 11, 2025
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Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System

BLUETOOTH

Outriggers

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Penn, Shimano

Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

Water

First Mate

Optional

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You may cancel your trip free of charge up to 3 days in advance. However, since your selected date is less than 3 days away, you may only cancel if it is unsafe to travel.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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

 Bank Transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

US $695

Private trip

Half Day–Grouper/Snapper/Shark (PM)

4 hour trip, starts at 1:00 PM

Price for group of 4 persons 

US $695


Trip price

US $695

Free cancellation before July 9.

You won' t be charged yet

Available trips