What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Marathon, Florida for the first time?

Make sure you get a guide that knows where to go for the fish. Our guy did not. We went on a fishing trip with a guy from our campground and caught a load of fish. So it's all in knowing how and where the fish are going to be.

Even with unsettled weather the action was great. My boys and I are experinced fresh water fisherman and have had great days boating 25 to 30 keeper smallmouth in a day. The fishing in Marathon matched our best days on the water. Nothing but two thumbs up!

Capt. Bob and Shawn were professional and very fun....will look forward to a nother trip when the wind isn't so bad.....I could have fished all day and it wouldn't have been enough. Thanks captain brown.

Charter a boat with restroom and cover, sun is brutal. Size matters too because if you go deep sea fishing, hitting the waves will call for chiropractor visits lol. It's raw nature and confort is second. Fishing was good...

If this is your first trip to Marathon, try and book your trip on Jersey Key Charters. We had an awesome day. The fishing was amazing.

Choose guide wisely there are some that are sub par and some that over charge my guide was good price and knowledgeable.

Can't say anything but book it. And offshore fishing, live the experience With Sundance charters out of Marathon Florida.

Wear your sunscreen Dont guide yhe guide and fish what hot insted of what you want. Do your research on what species are in and listen to your guide.

I think fishing here is a no lose situation. It's beautiful, and the fish were plentiful.

Get your fishe cleaned and take them to almost any restaurant in the area and have them prepare it fresh for dinner!

Be prepared to fish various sites. Between the potential winds and cooler waters one might have to try various techniques and locations to catch the fish,

It was windy and cold in November. Check the weather for all the possible days you can fish and pick your fishing day.

If you do not want to drive all the way to Key West, Marathon is the perfect place with access to great fishing in the Florida Keys.

Bring plenty of sun protection, clothing and sun lotions. Get ready to experience a great variety of fish and types of fishing, flats, bridge, reefs, wrecks!

Bopk with Captain Nick and the Noreaster for the day or 3/4 day. You will enjoy and have memories for a lifetime.

Hire a boat, get a feel for the waters. Let the local guides put you on the fish, then return with your own boat another time.

Boat iand crew were great. We had a great time out on the water and caught some unexpected fish along with about a dozen mahi.

Make arrangements to ship fish home ahead of time. Also check with the airlines.

Do a little upper body work out a few months ahead of time because we caught so many fish..

Go with an experienced guide, one that knows the waters, and where the fish are.

Bring plenty of sun protection. Be versatile, if one species isn’t biting there will be another!

You have to be aware of the weather but Capt Buddy will put you on some groceries.

Recommend a full day if interested in mahi mahi since they school twenty miles off shore.

Great place to fish. Hit on the lines almost within minutes of casting every time.

Bring lots of sunscreen and get lots of rest the night before ! Incredible day of fun !

Maybe spend some time on reef targeting grouper and snapper , when recommended by captain

Want the right Capt for your trip? This guy will take you and school you on how to fish his waters and bring home what you ask for!

Book deep sea. Off shore half day was nice, but was jealous to see all the 'big' fish caught further out.

If you are spin casting I would recommend popping cork and live ship or any cut bait. May want some wire rigs teeth will break your heart.

Hire an experienced captain and take the captain's suggestion regarding which bite is hot, rather than being bull-headed and trying to catch a species that is not active at the time you are there.