Marathon is a favorite destination of many anglers. With excellent flats and backcountry fishing, plentiful reefs and wrecks, and close proximity to the blue waters of the Gulf Stream, Marathon provides many opportunities to catch a large variety of different species of fish.

Fishing the inshore waters of Marathon for Tarpon is a popular activity for many fishermen. There is also lots of Black Drum, Bonefish, Mangrove Snapper, Permit, Pompano, Redfish, Sheepshead, Snook, and Speckled Trout on the flats and backcountry waters.

Bottom fishing the many reefs and shipwrecks around Marathon can produce lots of different species of Grouper and Snapper. There is also good Amberjack, Barracuda, Cobia, King Mackerel, and Sharks fishing most of the year.

Fishing the offshore waters of Marathon is known for the excellent billfishing, including Sailfish, Blue Marlin, and Swordfish. There is also lots of Dolphinfish (Mahi-mahi) much of the year, as well as Wahoo.

Marathon Fishing Prediction

Optimal fishing activity will be between 2 - 6 PM on Friday.

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data in Marathon, you should target one of the following top 6 species for this time of year:

Recommedations above based on 91 local reports and 29 species of fish for October in Marathon.

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Latest Marathon Fishing Reports

10/3/18 October Backcountry Fishin' Report
10/10/2018 8:06:07 PM - Well September has come to an end and we are into October. It officially feels like Fall - we've started to get some harder northeasterly winds which have cooled things down

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9/27/18 Islamorada Offshore Fishing Report
10/3/2018 7:51:07 PM - It's hard to believe September has almost come to an end! It's been over a year since Hurricane Irma wrecked Havoc on the Keys and fortunately we are almost re built bigger a

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Harbor Trucks Seminar
10/3/2018 12:21:10 AM - Wednesday October 3 2018 - 4:30pm to 8:00pm Meet Capt. Rick Brie Jeff Hagaman and Geoff Page for a night of fish talk! The event will take place at Harbor Nissan 4336 Tamiami

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Top Marathon Fishing Charters & Guides

SeaSquared Charters
SeaSquared Charters will Put You on the Fishing Action in Marathon Florida Keys! Florida Keys reef and wreck fishing with Captain Chris Johnson and SeaSquared Charters targets Grouper, Snapper, Shark, Mackerel, Amberjack, Cobia, Permit and various ot

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Catch 'Em All Sportfishing Charters
Capt. Jeff Shelar will lead you on to a great day of Florida charter fishing on the crystal clear-blue water. Let us know what your perfect fishing trip would be and we'll do our best to exceed your expectations. Whether it's catching tarpon,

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Spearcrazy
Spearcrazy was born out of a passion for all things spearfishing. Born and breed in the gorgeous waters off of the Florida Keys, with a life spent aboard boats and in the water shaped the Spearcrazy mission to bring awareness, excitement and passion

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Top Marathon Bait & Tackle Stores

Big Time Bait and Tackle
Capt. Biff Goss and Capt. Jack Carlson are both professional fishermen who saw the need for a Bait and Tackle shop in Marathon, the Florida Keys. Their years of professional fishing experience guides them to carrying the best Rods, Reels, Tackle and

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Marathon Bait & Tackle
Marathon Bait & Tackle is your one stop for everything you need to fish the waters of the Florida Keys. We offer a wide selection of fresh,frozen, and live bait. Charters are also available through the store.

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Top Marathon Marinas

Captain Pip's Marina & Hideaway
Captain Pip's Marina & Hideaway in Marathon, Florida Keys (Mile Marker 47.5) is known for its spotless accommodations and friendly island atmosphere. Located on Florida Bay a half mile from the Seven Mile Bridge, there's easy open water access to

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Banana Bay Resorts & Marina
Banana Bay Resort features a full-service private marina for short- and long-term rental.

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Captain Hook's Marina & Dive Center
Captain Hook's is a full service marina & watersports activity center. We have snorkel & scuba trips, instruct, train, & certify divers, conduct kayak & paddle board tours, rent boats, book fishing and spearfishing charters, and w

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Latest Fishing Spots

Red Bay Bank 8
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Little Money Key No 17
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Bahia Honda (NE of Bridges)
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Weather Forecast

81.3°F
Celsius: 27.4°C
Condition: Clear
Humidity: 80%%
Wind: ENE 1.6 mph

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Bouy Conditions

Station VCAF1 - 8723970 - Vaca Key, FL
October 19, 2018 6:30 am EDT
Location: 24.711N 81.107W
Wind Direction: SW (230°)
Wind Speed: 11.1 knots
Wind Gust: 15.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.09 in (1018.8 mb)
Air Temperature: 81.9°F (27.7°C)
Water Temperature: 82.9°F (28.3°C)

Current Moon Phase

Waxing Gibbous Moon