Fishing Charters & Rates
Every charter includes your Florida fishing license, bait, chum, tackle, electronics, full safety kit, and a restroom on every vessel. No Fish, No Pay. Guaranteed.
The Right Boat for Every Target
Marathon sits at the heart of the Florida Keys, surrounded by some of the most productive fishing grounds in North America. Our family has guided here since 1957, over 15,000 GPS numbers passed down through generations of Captains, every flat, every channel, every reef, every wreck that consistently produces fish. Whether you're a first-time angler or a seasoned tournament fisherman, we have the charter for you.
Charter Rates
Inshore & Nearshore
From $99Inshore Skiffs & Center Consoles · Flats & Backcountry
The legendary flats and backcountry channels of the Florida Keys. From the Atlantic to the Gulf of America, our reefs and ledges hold some of the world's most epic fisheries. When it comes to quality, quantity, and variety of gamefish, the Keys are unmatched.
- Tarpon at the famous 7 Mile Bridge
- Snook, Redfish, Trout, Cobia & more
- F-200XB Yamaha · Lowrance electronics
- No Fish, No Pay guarantee
Offshore
Call for PricingOffshore Sportfish Fleet · Deep Sea Bluewater
Out into the deep blue past the reefs into the famous deep sea. Depending on weather we'll run 30 miles out to the world-renowned Marathon Humps, an underwater mountain range near the Cay Sal Banks on the Bahamian border, known for pelagic species.
- Mahi-Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo
- Sailfish & Billfish trolling
- Electric deep-dropping for Swordfish
- Tilefish near Cay Sal Banks
Underwater Action
Call for PricingSpearfishing · Snorkel · Scuba
Dive down and experience the beautiful fish and reef life, or hunt with a spear gun or Hawaiian sling. Many species of fish are open to harvest. We know the real awesome honey holes.
Note: we do not provide snorkel gear, scuba gear, spear guns, or Hawaiian slings. All of these can be rented the day before your charter at Captain Hook's (Vaca Cut, Marathon, FL).
- Spearfish with gun or Hawaiian sling
- Snorkel the largest living reef in the world
- Scuba dive with experienced crew
- Multiple species, year-round
Lobster
In SeasonSpiny Lobster Capital of the World
During lobster season we'll take you lobster diving by day or bully netting by night. Up to six lobster per person per day. We know where they live, and how to catch them.
- 6 lobster / person / day (in season)
- Lobster diving by day
- Bully netting by night
- Local secret honey holes
Sightseeing & Eco Tours
$99/hr2 People · +$100/hr Each Additional
Eco tours through birds, manta rays, manatees, dolphins, sharks, sea turtles and more. Plus sunset cruises, island hopping, bar hopping, booze cruises, corporate teambuilding, ash scattering and memorial services, marriage proposals, and small weddings.
- Wildlife eco tours
- Sunset cruises & private events
- Ash scattering & memorial services
- Proposals & small weddings on the water
Dry Tortugas Expedition
Custom · 2-3 DaysFort Jefferson · World-Class Bluewater
A tailored 2-3 day trip. We only do a few of these a year and every one has been five-star. Sleep on the boat or pitch a tent on Fort Jefferson each night. Hard-core, lots of travel time, world-class trolling and bottom fishing.
- Custom 2-3 day excursion
- Sleep on the boat or tent at Fort Jefferson
- World-class trolling
- Deep bottom fishing
Consult Trips: Your Boat, Our Expertise
$99/hr · 5-hr MinCaptain Joins Your Vessel
Tourist with a rental boat? Newcomer to the Keys with your own boat? Weekend warrior trying to level up? Avid angler chasing a bucket-list species? We jump on your boat and put you on the fish of a lifetime.
- $99/hr · 5-hour minimum
- Captain Joel onboard your vessel
- Bait, chum, tackle, gear, ice, fuel at owner/renter's expense
- Skills coaching for any species
Special Rate Programs
We offer special rates for the following groups. Call Captain Joel to discuss your needs.
Call to Discuss RatesTarget Species
The Florida Keys hold some of the world's most sought-after gamefish. Here's what we're after on the flats, nearshore, and offshore.
What You Need to Know
✓ Included in Every Charter
- Florida fishing license
- Bait, chum, and tackle
- State-of-the-art rods, reels & electronics
- Restroom on every vessel
- Cooler with ice (alcohol welcome)
- We clean & bag your fish
- Cast Away Restaurant "Hook & Cook" partnership
- Full safety kit: EPIRB, inflatable raft, sat comms, flares, USCG lifejackets with LED reflectors
- First Mate (works for tips · 20% customary)
- No Fish, No Pay guarantee
🎒 What to Bring
- Sunscreen (bring plenty)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat or sun protection
- Food & drinks (alcohol allowed)
- Personal gear (optional)
What People Ask Before Booking
What's the best fishing charter in Marathon, FL?
Ana Banana Fishing Company is a family-run, four-generation charter operating out of Marathon, FL since 1957. Captain Joel Brandenburg holds more than 15,000 GPS waypoints passed down through the family, runs a "No Fish, No Pay" guarantee, and books inshore charters from $99.
How much does a Florida Keys fishing charter cost?
Ana Banana inshore and nearshore charters start at $99 on our inshore skiffs and center consoles. Sightseeing and eco tours are $99/hour for two people, plus $100/hour for each additional person. Offshore deep sea trips on our sportfish fleet (up to a 50ft Bertram) and multi-day Dry Tortugas expeditions are quoted by phone based on length, target species, and fuel.
What does "No Fish, No Pay" mean?
"No Fish, No Pay" is Ana Banana's guarantee: if Captain Joel can't put you on fish during your booked charter, you don't pay for that trip. It applies to every charter type (inshore, offshore, lobster, and underwater), and it's why the captain runs hard.
What species can you fish for in Marathon, Florida Keys?
The Florida Keys around Marathon hold Tarpon (famously at the 7 Mile Bridge), Snook, Redfish, Permit, Speckled Trout, Cobia, Grouper, Snapper, Mahi-Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Sailfish, Swordfish, Tilefish, Kingfish, Barracuda, Jacks, Sharks, and Spiny Lobster in season. Different species are targeted from the flats, nearshore reefs, the deep sea, and the Marathon Humps.
What's included in the charter price?
Every Ana Banana charter includes your Florida fishing license, bait, chum, tackle, rods, reels, electronics, a restroom on the vessel, a cooler with ice (alcohol welcome), fish cleaning and bagging, the Cast Away Restaurant "Hook & Cook" partnership, and a full USCG safety kit (EPIRB, inflatable raft, satellite comms, flares, lifejackets with LED reflectors). The first mate works for tips (20% customary).
Do you fish year-round in the Florida Keys?
Yes. Ana Banana runs charters year-round out of Marathon, FL. Different species peak in different seasons: tarpon in spring and early summer, lobster mini-season in late July, sailfish in winter, mahi in spring and summer. But there is always something biting in the Keys.
Can you fish with kids or a non-fishing partner aboard?
Yes. Both vessels have a restroom on board, and the captain runs family- and group-friendly trips. Sightseeing and eco tours, sunset cruises, and small private events are also available for groups that don't want to fish.
What is a "consult trip" and how does it work?
A consult trip is when Captain Joel jumps aboard your boat (your own vessel or a rental) instead of you booking one of the Ana Banana boats. Rate is $99/hour with a 5-hour minimum. The boat owner or renter covers bait, chum, tackle, gear, ice, and fuel. It's the cheapest way to get on fish with an expert local captain.
Where is Ana Banana Fishing Company located?
Ana Banana Fishing Company is at 1280 Ocean View Ave, Marathon, FL 33050, in the Middle Florida Keys. Phone is (305) 395-4212. The dock is on Marathon Key, an easy drive from Key Largo, Islamorada, Key West, Miami, and Homestead.
