Marathon Florida Keys: Family Fishing Experience

Experience the thrill of family fishing in Marathon Key, Florida. Wet Tails Charter offers unforgettable fishing trips for all skill levels. Book now for serious fishing and serious fun!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Captain Hooks Marina and Dive Center - (BATHROOM) This fishing charter offers 4-hour or 6-hour trips, exploring the nearshore coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico around Marathon Key, Florida, based on your selection. Anglers can expect to catch a wide variety of fish, including Snappers, Groupers, Mackerel, and occasionally even…
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • All fishing equipment supplied
  • Bait and tackle included
  • Fishing licenses provided
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Enjoy a Fishing Adventure in the Florida Keys for your whole family filled with constant action! Positioned in Marathon Key, Florida, Wet Tails Charter delivers an unforgettable charter fishing journey. Irrespective of whether you desire an evening cruise or dream of catching the fish of your dreams, Wet Tails Charters can turn it into reality. We…

Location
11833 Overseas Hwy
Overseas Highway
We meet at Captain Hooks Marina 11833 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050, USA
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joni_l
Mar 16, 2026
Captain Ed and Ian were... - Captain Ed and Ian were phenomenal. Ian hustled by keeping our bait on the hook and helped our kids reel the fish in. Captain Ed kept us safe as the storms approached. We caught so many interesting fish and had a delicious dinner with the snapper caught: highly recommend.
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361jenj
Mar 9, 2026
Fabulous Family Charter - Fabulous experience! My husband, our two kids - 10+ 12, and I did a 4 hour charter with Wet Tails and it was FABULOUS! Ed and Ian were super helpful, patient with us, and made everything extraordinarily fun! We saw a bull shark - and caught plenty of fish!
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Chrisdshelley
Feb 28, 2026
Outstanding trip! - I’ve done many inshore fishing trips. This one topped them all. We caught probably 100 fish in the 6 hours. Captain Ed and first mate Ian were fantastic!
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Jerry
Feb 14, 2026
Best fishing trip in the Keys - We caught over 40 fish in less than 3 hours. We kept 15 of the biggest ones and had fish for the remainder of the week. The crew was great and took care of everything we needed. Ian works his tail off and ensures you are fishing the entire time you are on the boat. He deserves every penny you give him. My wife and I have been on other fishing charters but this one is the best! We will go out with these guys from now on.
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Barbara_c
Dec 17, 2025
Great 4 Hour Fishing Trip - Great fishing in challenging winds! Capt Ed was able to find the fish despite changing winds/currents.
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Tracihostetler
Nov 24, 2025
Highly recommend! - We had so much fun! Ken and Ian were very kind, super helpful, and fun to spend the day with. There were six of us on the trip, none of us knew how to fish, and we caught SO MANY FISH! They knew exactly where to go. We even saw bull sharks trying. To feast on our catch! Ken then recommended a restaurant to take the fish so we could enjoy an amazing meal. It was a wonderful experience! Bring a good tip for Ian - he works hard to make sure everyone is taken care of. They’re a great duo.
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Timothymd8936uf
Aug 3, 2025
Wet Tails Charter for the win. Yellow Jack Attack caught 52! Crew couldn’t have been kinder or more professional 5 stars - Captain Ed, First Mate Mickey and Wet Tails Fishing Charter in Marathon Key, Florida were nothing less than Amazing!!!
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180kendrae
Jul 2, 2025
A great fishing experience out of Marathon! - We had a wonderful afternoon on board the ship with Ed and Michael! They were very helpful and kind. They provided all the gear and bait as well as helpful tips. We fished in two different locations and along the way we saw dolphins, two sea turtles and a manatee! Our fished were cleaned for us and Ed recommended a place to eat that would cook what we caught.a It was great and we would totally do it again in a heartbeat!
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Cruiser16826221274
Jun 21, 2025
Wet Tails is Number One - Captain Ed and Mikey are a Great Team! We highly recommend this private charter. Both Captain and Son are very personable and attentive to passenger comfort. And, we hope Mikey catches that record breaking Yellow Jack!
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Johnbradleycurry
Jun 19, 2025
Family Charter Trip - It was a great overall trip. Captain Ed and his son Mike did a great job with us. It was windy so we could not go to the Atlantic side to the reef, but Captain Ed took us to the Gulf side and did everything he could to put us on the fish. Me and all the kids landed fish and had a great time. We plan to come back to do a an offshore trip with them.
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From $895 (Per Boat)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).