Florida Keys
Fishing Charters
Four generations on the water. Our family has guided over 50,000 anglers across the Florida Keys since 1957, starting with grandpa Captain John Scudder. Inshore, nearshore, and offshore. We put you on fish or you don't pay.
Four Generations on These Waters
Our family has been professionally fishing the Florida Keys since 1957. It started with grandpa Captain John Scudder, and over seven decades we estimate we've guided more than 50,000 satisfied anglers.
Captain Joel carries the line forward today with over 15,000 GPS numbers, secret spots passed down from generations of Captains, learned over many decades nobody else has on the water.
Whether you're chasing Tarpon at the famous 7 Mile Bridge, sight-fishing tailing gamefish in the backcountry flats, bottom-fishing grouper and snapper over our wrecks, hunting Mahi in the deep sea, or electric deep-dropping for Swordfish. We have the right vessel for the job, and we don't come home empty-handed.
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Charter Options
From skinny-water flats action to bluewater offshore runs, we fish it all out of Marathon.
Inshore & Nearshore
The legendary flats and backcountry channels of the Florida Keys. Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Cobia, and more aboard our inshore skiffs and center consoles.
From $99 Book NowOffshore
Step aboard our offshore sportfish fleet and run for the deep sea. Grouper, Snapper, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Kingfish. This is serious bluewater fishing.
Call for Pricing Call UsLobster & Underwater
Spiny lobster capital of the world. Bully netting by night, diving by day, up to 6 per person. Plus spearfishing, scuba, snorkel. We know the honey holes.
Seasonal See All RatesSightseeing Tours
Explore the gorgeous waterways of the Keys without a rod. Perfect for families, wildlife photographers, and first-timers on the water.
$99/hr Book NowBuilt for the Keys
Eleven vessels for every target. Whatever the species: tarpon at the 7 Mile Bridge, mahi in the deep sea, swordfish on a deep drop. We run the right boat and the right captain.
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Inshore & Backcountry Fleet Skiffs and center consoles built for the flats: tarpon at the 7 Mile Bridge, snook, redfish, permit, bonefish
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Offshore & Bluewater Fleet Sportfish convertibles up to 50ft for the deep sea, Marathon Humps, Cay Sal Banks, and Dry Tortugas
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Restroom on Every Vessel Comfort built in. Bring your wife, your kids, your team
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Cooler with Ice · Alcohol Welcome Bring your food and drinks. We'll keep them cold
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We Clean & Bag Your Fish Plus our Cast Away Restaurant "Hook & Cook" partnership. You catch, they cook
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Full Safety Kit on Board EPIRB · inflatable raft · satellite comms · flares · USCG lifejackets with LED reflectors
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First Mate Works for Tips 20% is customary, depending on the service and the results
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Included in Every Charter Florida fishing license · bait · chum · tackle · rods · reels · electronics
The Fleet · Marathon, FL
Captain Joel put us on Tarpon first thing in the morning. Best fishing experience of my life, he knows exactly where to go and how to work the fish. No Fish No Pay means he's motivated, and it shows. Absolutely incredible day on the water.
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