Your next great
fishing story.Private fishing charters in Marathon, Florida Keys.
A family’s first catch. A blue-water adventure. A battle with the silver king. Find your day on the water with Captain Jeff Shelar.
Trips from $895
Private boat · 1–4 guests included
Fuel & fishing licenses included
Bait, tackle & Shimano gear
Private trips for up to 6 guests
Find your kind of fishing
Four ways to fish the Keys.
Families & first-timers
Reef Fishing
Reef fishing is a favorite for families and first-time anglers. Target snapper, grouper and a wide variety of fish on a shorter run from Marathon, with half-day and longer options.
From $895
4, 6 or 8 hours
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The blue-water hunt
Offshore Fishing
Head offshore for mahi-mahi, tuna and sailfish, with Captain Jeff adapting from trolling to pitching baits as the day develops. Six- and eight-hour trips allow time to travel and find the action.
From $1,095
6 or 8 hours
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Big fish. Serious pull.
Wreck Fishing
Fish the sunken wrecks for powerful amberjack, mutton snapper and other heavy hitters. Wreck fishing pairs well with reef fishing on a longer trip for a mix of species and techniques.
From $895
4, 6 or 8 hours · Reef/Wreck
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Take on the silver king
Tarpon Fishing
Captain Jeff’s seasonal tarpon charters focus on the Marathon bridges, where the silver king is known for powerful runs and spectacular jumps. Enjoy a private four-hour catch-and-release trip with guidance throughout the fight.
From $895
4 hours · April 15–June 15
Trip Details →Prices are per private boat for 1–4 guests. Extra guests and all trip durations are listed on the Rates page. Custom deep-drop trips have separate pricing.
A day on the water in the heart of the Keys
Marathon, Florida Keys
Fishing Charters
Make fishing part of your Florida Keys vacation with Captain Jeff Shelar and Catch ’Em All Sportfishing. From family-friendly reef trips to wreck fishing and offshore adventures, your private charter starts in Marathon and is planned around your group, the season and the conditions.
Marathon sits between Islamorada and Key West, giving visitors a central base for exploring the Florida Keys. Fish the reefs and wrecks, head into blue water for deep sea fishing, or take on the silver king around the bridges during tarpon season.
Depending on the trip and conditions, targets include mahi-mahi (dolphin), tuna, sailfish, marlin, snapper, grouper, king mackerel, barracuda and sharks. Every outing offers a different mix of possibilities, with Captain Jeff adjusting the approach to the day.
Home of Captain Jeff’s “No Fish No Pay” guarantee.
Fish with Captain Jeff Shelar
Your captain. Your boat.
Your kind of day.
Captain Jeff brings decades of Marathon fishing experience to every trip. He reads the conditions, finds the opportunities and helps your group make the most of its time on the water.
Whether you’re teaching the kids to fish or chasing a personal best, you’ll have a private charter and a captain who knows these waters.
Your group only
Local experience
Catch ’Em All Sportfishing
Departing from Marathon Sailfish Marina
Catch ’Em All Day Special · April 15–June 15
Three trips.
One incredible day.
A custom day for anglers who want it all, with your fishing plan arranged with Captain Jeff after booking.
Morning
Start with tarpon fishing.
Midday
A half-day offshore, reef or backcountry trip.
Evening
Back to the bridges for tarpon.
$1,900 / 12 hours
Private boat · 1–4 guests included
Guests who come back year after year
“We had so much fun that now we fish with Captain Jeff every year!”
— Bill Johnson
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Reef & wreck fishing
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Your Florida Keys fishing day
The Keys are calling.
Let’s go fishing.
Pick your trip, find your date and leave the fishing plan to Captain Jeff.