tarpon fishing - Captain Doug Kelley

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This hog snapper made for a great dinner. We caught this guy on a 1/2 day charter off Marathon in the Fl Keys.

October 7, 2024 fishing pics No comments

Hog snapper are some of the best eating fish that you can catch on the reef. These guys are a real prize.

Lobster mini season day 2 off Marathon in the Fl Keys.

July 29, 2024 fishing pics No comments

The second day of mini season was perfect, great weather made for a nice day on the water. The fact that we got a bunch of lobster did help though.

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

May 8, 2025 fishing pics No comments

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.

Tarpon season is off to a good start Marathon in the Fl Keys. Tarpon are making there migration through the Keys now. Book your trip soon to get in on the action.

April 14, 2025 fishing pics No comments

Capt. Doug brings this tarpon in for a quick picture before releasing the fish unharmed. These fish offer a great fight and a acrobatic display of jumps.

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

April 10, 2025 fishing pics No comments

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.

Clay’s black grouper. Clay was visiting from Arkansas and was thrilled to land this black grouper.

March 18, 2025 fishing pics No comments

This black grouper ate a live pilchard off Marathon in the Fl Keys. Come book your trip today and enjoy some great fishing with Capt. Doug.

Big red grouper caught off Marathon in the Keys this morning.

December 18, 2024 fishing pics No comments

Big red grouper caught off Marathon in the Fl Keys

Pancho was visiting from VA and caught this 12lb red grouper on light tackle fishing aboard the “Hooked Up II” with Capt Doug this morning.

Jack Fish are Back, Caught While Tarpon Fishing

June 16, 2024 fishing pics No comments

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.