Tag Archive for tarpon

Britta battles a large tarpon off Marathon in the Fl Keys.

Britta fighting a shark

Tarpon fishing is red hot in Marathon. Just ask Britta! She fought this tarpon and its not as easy as it looks.

Mutton snapper caught while tarpon fishing off Marathon. A big cuda made lunch out of this mutton snapper.

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.

Freddy caught this monster cuda while tarpon fishing off Marathon in the Fl Keys.

cuda

Tarpon are not the only fish we catch when we fish the bridges. Freddy caught this monster cuda while waiting for his tarpon to show.

Tarpon coming to the boat. These fish are 80-120lbs on average.

Jeff's tarpon

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.

Jack Fish are Back, Caught While Tarpon Fishing

Tarpon fishing in Marathon yielded this big jack.

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

Tarpon Fishing Florida Keys May 2012

Randy from South Carolina got his tarpon while fishing Sunday with Captain Doug Kelley

Fishing Photo Gallery

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Fishing Trips

Florida Keys Fishing Trips

Florida Keys Fishing Trips Offered Include:

  • Offshore blue water fishing for dolphin, sailfish, wahoo, tuna, marlin.
  • Reef trips for snapper, grouper, kingfish, and amberjack.
  • Backcountry trips for tarpon, cobia, snapper, grouper, mackerel.
  • Night time swordfishing trips.
  • Bayside lobster charters.
  • Spearfishing charters
$100 deposit for
1/2 day trip
$150 deposit for
3/4 day trip
$200 deposit for
full day trip

Not sure what you want to fish for? Don’t worry Captain Doug will figure it out for you and show you the fish.

Fishing tackle is the latest Shimano reels spinning/conventional and custom rods.

Spinning tackle 8#-20# conventional 15#-80#.

Trips includes all tackle, bait, ice, license, and fish cleaning.

Half day, ¾ day and full day trips available.

Evening tarpon Florida Keys fishing trips available; tarpon season peaks from April, May, and June.

GPS Devices: No gps enabled devices are allowed on our charters. We have worked hard to learn where to go and we make our living doing this.

Masks, snorkel, fins are provided on our lobster and spearfishing charters. Spearguns are not however.

 

Call (954)480-7008 or use our “Contact Us” form for pricing and availability of our Florida Keys Fishing trips.

Our Boats

Florida Keys Fishing Charter Boats

We Offer Both an Offshore Boat and a Bay Boat

Captain Doug Kelley charters are running a 30ft center console offshore or bay boat for tarpon.

Hooked Up II

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Hooked Up II

Offshore trips we run a 30ft Grady White with twin 250 hp 4 stroke motors and tower. Boat has 2 Furuno GPS, 2 fish finders, radar, and autopilot. It’s a very stable platform and provides a dry comfortable ride.

Lil Hooked Up

For tarpon trips, we run a 19ft Pathfinder equipped with 150 hp 4 stroke motor.

Either boat can be used for tarpon trips, but the Pathfinder is recommended.

Our Florida Keys Fishing Charter Boats have the latest electronics and are very comfortable, ensuring an enjoyable ride for all.

Call or use our “Contact Us” form for pricing and availability (954)480-7008