Captain
Josh Cox

Member since January 2024 Marathon, United States
Background
I fell in love with the blue water and the offshore fishing atmosphere after catching my 1st Mahi! From there on, I wanted to learn everything when it came to catching offshore fish. I'm a Navy Veteran, Firefighter/Paramedic as well.
Techniques
Trolling is my favorite

Hey, I'm Captain Josh Cox

Marathon, United States
Background
I fell in love with the blue water and the offshore fishing atmosphere after catching my 1st Mahi! From there on, I wanted to learn everything when it came to catching offshore fish. I'm a Navy Veteran, Firefighter/Paramedic as well.
Techniques
Trolling is my favorite
Anglers Choice
42
Reviews
12
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My Charter Listing

Southern Sons Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(42 reviews)
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Marathon
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Trips from US $900

Fishing Reports

Summer is ?????
Summer is ?????
Aug 4, 2025 Marathon
The Mahi bite continues to be strong. I love seeing people get the 1st Mahi, its exciting to watch their reactions!!! Mahi is excellent table fare as well and people love it!
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Mahi and Mangs
Mahi and Mangs
Jun 12, 2025 Marathon
The mahi bite continues to be good. Mahi are very fun to catch and can be pretty entertaining when they jump!!! Of course their colors are amazing when they are in the water!!! The Mangove bite is getting better and better! Mangoves are also fun to catch and rank right up there for table fare! Come on and lets fish!
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Mahi, Mahi and more Mahi
Mahi, Mahi and more Mahi
May 30, 2025 Marathon
The Mahi bite has been on fire. We have also picked up a couple of prized Wahoo. Deep dropping has been pretty good as well for Blue Line Tilefish! The summer is here and the bite is just as hot!
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Winter fishin is here!!!!!
Winter fishin is here!!!!!
Dec 27, 2024 Marathon
The yellowjacks, jack cravelles, Mangroves and Yellowtails have been chewing!!!! Waters are continuing to cool down and the bite continues to get better and better!
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The bite is on!!!!
The bite is on!!!!
Jun 21, 2024 Marathon
The mahi bite continues to be great!!! The seas were a little stout yesterday but we found the fish and they were chewing hard. Everyday is different the only constant is change and being adaptive works!! The reef bite has been ok. We have to keep weeding through the smaller ones. When the seas arent so stout, drifting across local bottom structure has been good for Grouper and Muttons. Some days just take more time than others. Our 6,8 or 10 hr charters are pefect for allowing extra time and being about to go where we need to. Next week, June 24 is looking AMAZING to be on the water and fishing. The wind and seas are going to play nice together in the sandbox and it looks GREAT!!! Tight lines!!! Capt. Josh
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Meat haul!!
Meat haul!!
Jun 1, 2024 Marathon
The morning started out good. We took our time watching the birds and doing some blind trolling. We ended up finding an upside down jet ski and worked that. Some fish were camera shy and didnt want their pic taken so they got off the hook!!! The afternoon was rough. Winds kicked up and we lost sight of the ski. All in all a great day on the water and got Teri her 1st Mahi!!!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 42 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Caroline O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing experience!

VERIFIED   6 Hr Reef, Wreck and Bay on June 27, 2025
Captain Josh and Isaac were both fantastic, we will definitely good with them again!
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Chris H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hr Reef, Wreck and Bay on March 12, 2025
Captain Josh and first mate Pops were fantastic! Took us to the hump where we caught some Blackfin Tuna and then did a deep...
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MATT B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome time

VERIFIED   8 Hr Full Day Trip on December 14, 2024
Captianjosh is very good and fun to be with. Great experience and equipment.ย  Caught lots of fish. Very nice boat and the...
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Randall T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hr Full Day Trip on May 25, 2025
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Harvey S.
Excellent
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Southern Sons is the best

VERIFIED   6 Hr Reef, Wreck and Bay on February 26, 2025
Josh listens to his customers and meets their desires. He made sure everything was right and was always helpful whenever needed.ย ...
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