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
38
Reviews
10
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Southern Sons Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(38 reviews)
Angler's choice
Marathon
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $800

Fishing Reports

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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You book, we hook!!
You book, we hook!!
May 27, 2024 Marathon
Go on them today. The bite was hot in am, the wind and seas were amazing!! June is looking amazing. The Mahi are here and they're hungry!!!
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Mahi
Mahi
May 21, 2024 Marathon
The Mahi bite has been good!! The wind and the seas have finally agreed to agree!!! Some days it may take a little while to hunt them down, other days its a little easier!! The reef bite has been good as well with the Yellowtails. June is drawing near and its one of my favorite months to fish!!!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
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Cristina K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Josh

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 28, 2024
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Justin E.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Josh

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 25, 2025
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Michael S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Family time

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 30, 2024
Capt was friendly. He tried to keep us out of the rain. Hooked up on some Mahi & a barracuda. Had a great family trip with...
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Kyle S.
Saint Augustine, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Nothing but awesome fishing and a beautiful boat

Full Day Trip on February 1, 2024
We were met by friendly crew and Capt. Josh. He explained everything to us and went over everything on the boat before we left....
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James H.
West Palm Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full day with Captain Josh

Full Day Trip on February 14, 2024
From the time we got on the boat till the time the trip was over Captain Josh treated us like family. His boat and fishing...
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