“Captain Casey and her dog Kiley were awesome! From the moment we stepped on the boat she made us feel right at home. If you’re looking for a great Florida Keys fishing charter, Captain Casey is the one to book. She’s friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone in our group had an amazing time.

We caught snapper and had an incredible day on the water. We also got to swim and snorkel in beautiful clear water. On top of that, we saw two pods of dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, stingrays, and barracuda. It felt like a full Florida Keys ocean safari along with an awesome fishing trip.

Kiley was the perfect first mate and made the experience even more fun. The whole trip was relaxed, professional, and easily one of the highlights of our vacation in the Florida Keys.

If you’re visiting the Keys and want a fun, laid-back, and memorable day on the water, definitely book with Captain Casey. We’ll absolutely be back next time!”

Our half-day charter with Manicsportfishing out of Marathon Key was truly unforgettable! Shad and Erin, our incredible crew, made the entire experience exceptional. They were friendly, professional, and incredibly patient with everyone in our group—especially the teens who some were fishing for the first time and even on a boat for the first time.

What truly set this trip apart was how knowledgeable these guys are about the waters. They knew exactly where to take us for action and demonstrated a deep understanding of local techniques needed to catch species like Mangrove Snapper, Yellow-tail Snapper, and Cero Mackerel. We were actively catching fish within minutes of arriving at their spots—an indicator of their expertise and familiarity with the area.

Despite some of us experiencing a bit of motion sickness, the crew kept spirits high and ensured everyone had fun. And fun we had! Everyone caught at least one keeper, making the trip both exciting and rewarding.

The crew went above and beyond by teaching us proper fishing techniques and showing us how to clean our catch, adding an educational touch to the adventure.

This trip was not only thrilling but also a memorable family experience filled with laughter, learning, and incredible memories. Highly recommend Manicsportfishing for anyone looking for a top-notch fishing excursion in the Keys. We can’t wait to come back!

Opted for a 4 hr trip in some sporty weather and well worth it!  Pile of 16-17 inch mutton and up to 19inch yellow tail from start to end. Caught something big enough to break a rod! (sorry Aaron!) ended day with a 35 lb King grabbing a blue runner under resident Frigate bird.

Trip was great.  Captain put us on the fish and the mate did a great job explaining the proper technique on bringing them in.  When the bite slowed down we didn’t waste any time and went to another nearby spot where the bite was much better.  Mate tried several different methods while we were fishing for yellow tails to see if we could get anything else but the yellow tails were the most reliable.  Would recommend, captain and mate both put us on the fish and we went home with plenty of fish.

I fish charters 2-3 times per month and have for years.  Capt Shad is one of the best Ive fished with anywhere, and when I venture to the Keys, which I do frequently, he is top on my list.  There are other good charters out of Marathon to be sure, and there are fancier boats to go out on.  However, if you want to catch fish with a knowledgeable Captain who never takes his eye off of passenger safety and comfort, on a solid, comfortable fishing boat, then Id rate Shad & Manic as the best.