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William Giliberti
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William Giliberti

Marathon, United States
Federal waters
50+ reviews
Captain William offers fun and exciting fishing charters out of Marathon, Florida. Join him aboard and make lovely memories fishing reefs, wrecks, and offshore.

Charter

Rating

5.0
56 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (56)

Showing 1 – 5 of 56 reviews
  • Kylie Giliberti
    Kylie Giliberti
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    3/4 offshore trip for mahi

    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore

    My husband and son went fishing with Top Notch and had a wonderful experience! Great with kids and worked tirelessly to ensure they had a great experience. Would highly recommend!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Captain

    Hope you guys enjoy your fresh mahi dinner!

  • Angela Bradt
    Angela Bradt
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    🐠 🐟WoW, What an experience!🐟🐠

    Half Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay • 2 adults

    Our morning charter with Captain Bill was simply perfection 👌 We arrived early and he was ready for us. The ride out and the views were spectacular, and once we arrived, my husband had a fish on in 2 minutes. In fact, we caught so many, we actually had to throw some back! Captain Bill definitely ticked that box on bucket list with his knowledge and personality, and we will definitely be back for a full day trip with him in the future!

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Lane Snapper
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Response from Captain

    It was a pleasure meeting and fishing with you guys! Glad you enjoyed the fish! Enjoy the rest of your Vacation!

  • Pete Waskul
    Pete Waskul
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Florida fishing experience

    Half Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay • 6 adults

    Went out with Captain Bill this morning. Weather patterns had shifted and changed our plans a bit but he gave us options on what we could do keeping our comfort level where it needed to be with the rough water. He was very attentive to everyone in the boat whether it was a child or an adult. Caught a bunch of sharks including one that was probably 8-9 feet long as well as some other species of fish. This guy knows what he’s doing and it’s very apparent he loves what he does. Highly recommend this charter if you’re looking to fish in Marathon!!!!

    Reported catch:
    Nurse Shark
    Response from Captain

    Let’s do it again next year! Thank you!

  • Joseph Capobianco
    Joseph Capobianco
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2022
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day offshore

    3/4 Day Trip – Offshore • 2 adults

    Captain Bill is the man! My son had always wanted to catch a Mahi and Bill was relentless in his efforts! Slow start as we had to go deeper and deeper to find a school. We hit two spots where we found schools of mahi, it was an absolute frenzy! My reeled in a 25 and 15lber and many more! Bill was great with my son and treated him as one of his own. Unforgettable trip and I highly recommend Captain Bill for your next charter. Truly a dream come true!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Response from Captain

    Y’all were a blast to have on the boat. Hopefully, we can do it again sometime soon! 

  • Lori Mayer
    Lori Mayer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Fishing Trip E.V.E.R

    3/4 Day Trip – Reef/Wreck/Bay • 5 adults

    Spent 6 hours with Bill and our 3 boys ages 19,18,15. We visited several reefs and caught mangrove snapper, grouper, mutton snapper for dinner. Bill then took us for some rec fishing on a few wrecks and we caught barracuda and a few sharks. Had several other big bites that unfortunately broke the line. The tax man also collected a few. We were joined by a marine biologist who taught us about her work and allowed us to tag a fish. We have taken several charters over the years and this was our best trip by far. Bills boat is meticulous and he worked hard to create an amazing experience for our family. It was a wonderful day!

    Reported catch:
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Grouper
    Response from Captain

    Hopefully y’all enjoyed the snapper for dinner!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Top Notch Sportfishing
    Top Notch SportfishingMarathon, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of several Mahi Mahi after a successful fishing trip in a tropical setting.
    Fish 1
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna!!!!
  • Top Notch Sportfishing
    Top Notch SportfishingMarathon, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Got into some nice tuna the other day! Several double hook ups!
  • Top Notch Sportfishing
    Top Notch SportfishingMarathon, FL
    A young angler proudly holding a large Mahi Mahi while fishing with family on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Mahi bite is on fire!
  • Top Notch Sportfishing
    Top Notch SportfishingMarathon, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a colorful Yellowtail Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Great day on the snapper grounds along with a few groupers!
  • Top Notch Sportfishing
    Top Notch SportfishingMarathon, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Grouper
    We called several different species of grouper, including red, goliath , black, and gag!
  • Top Notch Sportfishing
    Top Notch SportfishingMarathon, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a large Yellowtail Snapper at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Come get in in the action while its hot! Book your cahrter today!
  • Top Notch Sportfishing
    Top Notch SportfishingMarathon, FL
    An enthusiastic angler proudly displaying a large Barracuda aboard a fishing boat in sunny waters.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Pound for pound one of the most fun fighting fish in the ocean!!!!! Great fishing for children or adults!
  • Top Notch Sportfishing
    Top Notch SportfishingMarathon, FL
    A family proudly displays a large Barracuda caught during a deep-sea fishing trip, showcasing their excitement on the boat.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    We had a great day fishing! Plenty of fish for everyone! Barracudas , snappers and mahi!
  • Top Notch Sportfishing
    Top Notch SportfishingMarathon, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Barracuda while fishing offshore, showcasing a clear blue sky and calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Sharks and barracudas on the wrecks!
  • Top Notch Sportfishing
    Top Notch SportfishingMarathon, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a Snapper caught while fishing on a charter boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mangrove Snapper
    Good trip mangrove snapper fishjng!

What's biting with Top Notch Sportfishing in Marathon

Permit, Pompano, and Speckled Trout all arrive just as the Snook and Tarpon leave (the world's nice like that sometimes). Jacks join the regular crowd of Snapper and Grouper on the reefs, and there are still Tuna offshore.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of several Mahi Mahi after a successful fishing trip in a tropical setting.

Tuna Bite Brings Excitement

Sep 13, 2026 • Marathon
Tuna!!!!
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Tuna while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Nice Tuna Bite with Multiple Doubles

Sep 12, 2026 • Marathon
Got into some nice tuna the other day! Several double hook ups!
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A young angler proudly holding a large Mahi Mahi while fishing with family on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Mahi Bite Is On Fire

Sep 9, 2026 • Marathon
Mahi bite is on fire!
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An angler proudly displaying a colorful Yellowtail Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.

Delicious and fun to catch!

Nov 20, 2025 • Marathon
Great day on the snapper grounds along with a few groupers!
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a boat in open waters.

Groupers galore!

Nov 5, 2025 • Marathon
We called several different species of grouper, including red, goliath , black, and gag!
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An angler proudly displaying a large Yellowtail Snapper at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

The snappers are snapping!!!

Oct 17, 2025 • Marathon
Come get in in the action while its hot! Book your cahrter today!
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