We often finding floating debris offshore that hold tripletail. Isiah will confirm this after catching his fish on 12lb test off Marathon in the Florida Keys with Capt. Doug.
tarpon fishing
Big tarpon jumping at the Seven Mile Bridge in Marathon. Tarpon fishing charters are some of the most exciting fishing the Keys has to offer!!
Kim fought this tarpon for about 35 minutes before releasing him next to the boat. Not to shabby for her first tarpon charter off Marathon. Call Capt. Doug for your tarpon trip (954) 480-7008
Jim caught this trophy size sea trout fishing a wreck in the Fl Bay, Marathon charter fishing at it best.
Sea trout are common in the bay this time of year. Large sea trout aka gator trout like this one put of a great fight on light tackle. Come book a trip and get some for yourself!
This hog snapper made for a great dinner. We caught this guy on a 1/2 day charter off Marathon in the Fl Keys.
Hog snapper are some of the best eating fish that you can catch on the reef. These guys are a real prize.
Lobster mini season day 2 off Marathon in the Fl Keys.
The second day of mini season was perfect, great weather made for a nice day on the water. The fact that we got a bunch of lobster did help though.
Mutton snapper caught while tarpon fishing off Marathon. A big cuda made lunch out of this mutton snapper.
We caught this mutton snapper during a tarpon fishing charter off Marathon in the Fl Keys. A large cuda took a bite out of him right at the boat. Guess we aren’t the only ones that like to eat snapper.
Tarpon season is off to a good start Marathon in the Fl Keys. Tarpon are making there migration through the Keys now. Book your trip soon to get in on the action.
Capt. Doug brings this tarpon in for a quick picture before releasing the fish unharmed. These fish offer a great fight and a acrobatic display of jumps.
Tarpon coming to the boat. These fish are 80-120lbs on average.
Tarpon fishing is some of the most exciting fishing that the Keys has to offer. These fish average 80-120lb and reach up to 200lbs! Make sure you call Capt. Doug and ask him about a tarpon charter.
Clay’s black grouper. Clay was visiting from Arkansas and was thrilled to land this black grouper.
This black grouper ate a live pilchard off Marathon in the Fl Keys. Come book your trip today and enjoy some great fishing with Capt. Doug.
Big red grouper caught off Marathon in the Keys this morning.
Pancho was visiting from VA and caught this 12lb red grouper on light tackle fishing aboard the “Hooked Up II” with Capt Doug this morning.
Jack Fish are Back, Caught While Tarpon Fishing
Tarpon fishing trip yields surprise guest. This large jackfish was caught by Jose while tarpon fishing. Tarpon are not the only fish you catch while tarpon fishing in Marathon. Even though we set out with tarpon on our mind, catching this beautiful jack fish was a pleasant surprise.
Another tarpon caught
Randy from South Carolina got his tarpon while fishing Sunday with Captain Doug Kelley
Permit fishing in Marathon
Melissa sight casted a live crab to this permit off the Seven Mile Bridge