Fishing
MISS ISLAMORADA
MM 79.8 Bud ‘N Mary’s Sport fishing Marina
79851 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33036
(305) 664-2461, (800) 742-7945
All Day Fishing 9:30am to 4:00pm for $70 per person. Offshore and Backcountry Fishing, Tackle Shop, Live Bait, Boat Rentals, Dive Shop.
SEA DOG CHARTERS
MM 47.5 Next to 7-Mile Grill
1248 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-8255
$59.99 ½ Day Fishing Trip. Morning, Afternoon and Night Fishing Trips. 8am to noon or 1-5pm daily trips. Call to book your trip.
www.seadogcharters.net
MARATHON LADY (73’)
MM 53, Vaca Cut Bridge
11711 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-5580
Reef Fishing at its best. Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel. Fast modern twin engine party boat featuring comfortable inside seating and the finest electronic fish finding equipment.
8:30 -12:00 1/2 $45.00
www.marathonlady.net
KEYS MAGIC CHARTERS
MM 53, Charter Pickups at Captain Hook’s
11833 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 407-0643
Fish on a fast, 28’ Pro Sports Cat Center Console with twin 225hp Yamaha outboards.
http://www.keysmagic.com/
HOT DIGGITY DOG
(50’ Sport Fishing Ocean Yacht)
1248 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 481-4524
Captain Jim Purcell, 30 plus years experience in the Keys. Bahamas? Let’s go. Mexico? Let’s go. Fish for Sailfish, mahi-mahi, grouper, snapper, kingfish, cobia, shark, etc. Call to make a reservation.
www.marathoncharterfishing.com
FINNZ-UP SPORT FISHING
MM 47.5, Next to Porky’s Bayside BBQ
1410 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 393-1951
Offers Reef, Off-Shore, Shark, Wreck, Bay and Night Snapper Fishing on their new 38’ open express. Everything you need for fishing is included in the price (All bait, ice, tackle, rods, reels and license).
www.finnzup.com
SEA SQUARED CHARTERS
MM 8, 1996 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 (305) 743-5305
Offshore for Dolphin, Tuna, Wahoo, Reef/Wreck for Grouper, Cobia, Permit, Snapper, Mackerel, Kingfish, and Amberjack. Sailfish, Sharks, Tarpon. Family fishing, sunset cruises and more!
www.seasquaredcharters.com
FLAT OUT SPORT FISHING
Captain Diego Cordova. Our 24’ custom boat can accommodate up to 4 anglers and we feature the finest tackle available. All bait, ice, and fishing licenses are included.
www.floridakeysflats.com
SWEET E’NUF FISHING CHARTERS
MM 53
11601 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 610-4778
Master Captain David Schugar. Deep Sea and Backcountry Fishing Charters.
www.sweetenufcharters.com
PARTY BOAT FISHING ON CAPT. MICHAEL
MM 77, Robbie's Marina, Islamorada
77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
1/2 day trips from 9:30am- 1:30pm or 2pm- 6pm. Night trips from 7:30pm- 12:30am.
305-664-8070
www. robbies.com
Boating
CAPTAIN PIP'S MARINA
MM 47.5, Next to Porky's Bayside BBQ
1410 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-4403
Rent a clean, well-maintained 19 to 24-foot powerboat for a day, multiple days or a week.
www.captainpips.com
A-AFFORDABLE BOAT RENTALS
MM 57, Next to Seaside Beach Resort
57622 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 504-4927
Call for information.
PIER 68 BOAT RENTALS
MM 68, Layton, Long Key
Open 9-5. Rent boats by the day, week, or month. Boat available include Center consoles, Pontoon boats, Deck boats and kayaks. Fishing and snorkeling gear also available.
www.flkeys-boatrentals.com
TROPICAL BOAT RENTALS
MM 54.6, Coco Plum Dr to Avenue A
91 Avenue A, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 481-7006
New fleet with fuel efficient 4-stroke Yamaha motors, 18' to 27' boats Center Console with T or Bimini tops.
www.tropicalboatrentals.com
JERRY'S WATERSPORT RENTALS
MM 48, Behind Bluegreen at Hammocks at Marathon
1688 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-7298, (800) 775-2646
Kayaks, Waverunners, Palm Beach Center Console Boats powered by Yamaha, and Pontoon Boats for rent by hour or day.
www.jerryswatersports.com
ROBBIE'S BOAT RENTALS
MM 77.5, Islamorada
77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-9814
18' to 21' Boats for rent. Multi-Day Discounts available. See office for more information or call to book one for your visit now.
www.robbies.com
Diving
Coffins Patch (10-25 ft)
A really nice shallow site with depths averaging 10-25 feet and lots of fish. This area is especially suited to snorkelers. The reef is located 3.5 miles southeast of Key Colony Beach and runs for 1.5 miles northeast and southwest.
Delta Shoals (10-25 ft)
The Delta Shoals are home to several wrecks, a vast network of coral canyons and elkhorn, brain and star coral heads.
Duck Key Wreck (25 ft)
This area, also called the Boiler Patch, is home to the remnants of a steam-powered freighter that went down in 1889. She is in 25 feet of water and is located 3.5 miles south of Duck Key.
East Washerwoman Shoals (10-20 ft)
With depths from 10-20 feet, this is a good site for snorkeling. Six miles southwest of Key Colony Beach.
Herman's Behind (15-65 ft)
Herman's Behind is a nice middle-keys reef with shallow slopes, a small drop-off, living coral, and many numerous and diverse species of fish. Herman's Behind is located 3.5 miles southeast of Key Colony Beach.
Herman's Hole (15-30 ft)
Herman's Hole is a circular coral and limestone ridge that drops 20 feet to the sand in the center, and 30 feet to the sand around the outside.
Ivory Wreck (15 ft)
One of the more interesting wrecks found on the Delta Shoals is the Ivory Wreck, an old slaver that ran aground in 1853.
Joanie's Reef (10-25 ft)
This is a great location for snorkeling, nurse shark sightings, and photography. This site is located 4 miles southeast of Key Colony Beach.
Sombrero Reef (20-35 ft)
Prior to the Civil War, the 142 foot Sombrero Key Lighthouse was constructed 8 miles offshore of Key Colony Beach. The Sombrero Reef extends from the base of the Sombrero Key Lighthouse. This protected reef area is one of the most spectacular in all of the Florida Keys. The shallow depths allow divers of all skills to enjoy this dive spot.
The Gap (55-80 ft)
Starting at 50 feet and dropping to 80 feet, The Gap is a beautiful wall dive with large coral heads rising 10 to 15 feet on the ocean side. The Gap is located four miles south-southeast of Key Colony Beach.
The Horseshoe (15-25 ft)
This reef gets its name from its curved horseshoe-like formation. An ideal spot for new divers, with depths ranging from 15 to 25 feet.
Thunderbolt Wreck (85-120 ft)
This 188-foot military ship is the jewel of the Marathon wreck fleet. Sunk intentionally as a dive attraction in March 1986, she now sits perfectly upright in 115 feet of water. The site is located 1 mile South-Southwest of Marker 20; 5 miles Southeast offshore of Marathon.
TILDEN’S SCUBA CENTER
MM 49
4650 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-7255
Open daily, 8-6. All trips are 4 hours and go to 2 different dive sites. Snorkeling, snuba, and scuba trips, night trips available. Rentals, sales, lessons, and certifications.
www.tildensscubacenter.com
DIVE DUCK KEY
MM 60
61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key, FL 33050
(305) 743-9633
Open daily, 8-6. Daily Dive Trips: 8am-12pm or 1pm to 5pm.
Dive Duck Key in the heart of the Florida Keys is a full service retail scuba diving shop. We specialize in reef and wreck scuba diving in the Florida Keys.
www.diveduckkey.com
CAPTAIN HOOK’S MARINA & DIVE CENTER
MM 53
11833 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-2444, (800) 278-4665
Snorkeling and Diving Reef Trips, Wreck Trips. Trips for beginners all the way to more advanced, seasoned divers. Call to make a reservation or for more information.
www.captainhooks.com
ROBBIE’S MARINA of ISLAMORADA
MM 77.5
77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 664-8498, (877) 664-8498
“Happy Cat” Reef Snorkel Trips, 2 reef stops per trip. Departure Times 12pm and 3pm. Reservations recommended. Island Heritage Tours, Sunset Cruises and Private charters available.
www.robbies.com
STARFISH SNORKELING
MM 47.5
1248 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 481-0407
Snorkel Sombrero Reef, the #1 Rated Reef in the Florida keys for snorkeling! This 30 acre coral reef ranges in depth from 3 to 30’. Beginners, families and children welcome.
www.starfishsnorkeling.com
HALL’S DIVING CENTER
MM 50
5050 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 743-5929
Open daily, 9-6. Scuba and Snorkel Trips daily and Reef and Wreck Diving. Lessons, rentals, Sales and Repairs. See Office for more details.
www.hallsdiving.com
SPIRIT SNORKELING
MM 47.5
1400 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 289-0614
Coral Reef Snorkeling departing daily at 9am, 1pm, and Sunset Cruises. Equipment and Instruction included. Only shallow water snorkeling locations, no scuba diving.
www.spiritsnorkeling.net
KEYS HUKA DIVE
MM 49
3502 Gulfview Ave, Marathon, FL 33050
(305) 609-7725
Fun Keys Dive Adventures for Everyone! No experience necessary. Explore the living reef up close without heavy scuba gear. Several trips to choose from. Call to reserve.
www.keyshukadive.com
FAMILY FUN BOAT TOURS
MM 85.5
85500 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
(305) 896-2915
Snorkeling, Sightseeing, Sandbar, Eco Tours and Sunset Cruises- No better way to end your day!
www.familyfunboattours.com
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