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.

If it is not a calm day and you can’t go to the reef or the hump, don’t go out.

Check what's in season first if you have your heart set on a particular species of fish.

If you're set on catching one species of fish in particular make sure its the correct season.

I feel that if fishing is the #1 priority then perhaps go to a specific fishing charter only guide.

Be sure to use Jack Callion as your captain! You will catch fish and have a great fishing experience

July is hot and can be a slow time to fish. Be sure you know if your targeted fish are here when you plan the time of your trip.

Get a guide like Captain Buddy LaPointe that knows exactly where the fish are running at any time of the year or day.

Take your time, fish in shore and near shore on your own, but make sure to take an off shore charter!

Scrutinize the captain closely. The captain we thought we hired was in Michigan chartering fishing trips. His business won't last long down here if he doesn't clean up his act.

go out on party boat out of Robbies marina in Islamoradora I cant comment on Marathon fishing because my trip was canceled

Captain Buddy is an expert in the area; he is on the fish and also a great guy. Just show up and catch fish.

Sure. We have fished here on 3 prior occasions with fun and success. This was the one bad experience, and was due to the captain.

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.

Still got a sunburn! Super calm morning fishing and comfortable weather, loved it!

Make sure you tell the Capt what you want to do and he will make sure you get your fish.

Could be a beautiful choppy day or super flat like a lake. It's hard to predict.

my first time fishing in Marathon....go to Ana Banana charters they will show you a good time

Know that fishing is good but expect conditions to dictate what fish will be biting

Come have a great time. It’s the Keys, it’s always a great time because your not at work.

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

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