Troy is the best . I have used his service for many years. Great man always fun and interesting a…read moregood time catching fish.

The best guide in Tavernier.!!! Highly recommend fished the past twenty years with capt Troy…read more Always does a great job

Captain Mark is great! We got to go snorkeling, cruising, and go out to a sandbar. Captain Mark…read moremade it a very enjoyable experience! Highly recommend!

Sara was great. I highly recommend you ask for her as your captain. Very engaging with many stories…read moreand information on local areas.

Had an absolute blast on the marathon lady today for their morning charter from 8:30 am until 12:30…read morepm. Captain Craig and the two Jakes were amazing. They helped with baiting the hooks, unhooking the catches, cleaning the fish, and providing unparalleled entertainment. We couldn't have asked for a better day on the water, the fish were biting and the weather was absolutely perfect. The captain kept putting us right on the fish and we ended the trip with plenty to bring to a restaurant for a hook and cook dinner. I can't recommend this place enough, the price is right and the people running it and keeping it going are great. The captain even let us know when a pod of dolphins were nearby so we could enjoy seeing them! Such an unexpected and great bonus to the day! It is BYOB if you want, but onboard they do have some beverages and snacks for purchase (cash only on board), but we brought our own which worked out well. Tickets can be purchased with debit or credit cards, but cash on board is king for drinks/snacks, tips, and fish cleaning so make sure to bring some cash for your day on the water! If you're in the middle keys and want a great value for a fishing trip without a full charter, this is the best there is and totally worth it.

We've been doing nighttime snapper trips on the Marathon Lady for the past 10 years. It used to be…read morethe best. Went a couple nights ago and it was much different experience. The bite was very slow all around, but more importantly we felt like they weren't putting in any effort. Asked around and everyone we talked to said they heard they have really went down hill. We went on another boat out of Islamorada last month and the boat limited out super early and everyone went home happy. Sad to say, we're retiring our tradition of going out on the Marathon Lady every year for our anniversary trip.

We loved our afternoon with JJ! He is a knowledgeable and professional Captain with a beautiful…read morespeed boat. Perfect for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, and sightseeing. We couldn't have ask for a better day out on the water to celebrate our friends bachelorette!

I need to preface this with the experience being 100% my fault for not recognizing the finesse job…read morefrom the beginning. My brother in law and my self were going to Marathon for a fantastic vacation in an air b and b for the last week of March and both loving fishing we thought it would be an excellent time to charter a boat and have a local give us a DEEP sea fishing experience as that is something we both havent had. Marathon is known for its Marlin, Tuna, Grouper and Mahi mahi to name a few and we were excited to battle these monsters. We by passed the group charter because they really cant do any deep sea fishing and mainly stay static. We ended up choosing to charter a 3/4 day trip for $1050. The first day was canceled due to high wind ...understandable. Second day we were up bright and early only to be told he was going to be late. We were on the boat by 8:15 and the first thing JJ says is "Ok whos got the money?" So we paid the man and then it got interesting with the rules of the boat. Basically none but if we had any questions just ask and oh yah if you need to pee just pee off the front of the boat and if your shy ..."here just pee in this cup and throw it overboard". I kid you not this is what this man said. And #2 we dont even entertain that thought even though there is a head on board the boat. It was starting to feel like we had been friends for a long time and he just borrowed the boat so we needed to be extra carefull with it especially when he busted out the soft scrub every 5 minutes to clean the boat. We then end up at the bait store and he purchased some frozen Ballyhoo I guess thats all you need. From there it was a five minute jaunt to the reef so I thought we could catch bait fish. We were using #2 not 2.0 but #2 hooks without any weights and just letting the tiny piece of Ballyhoo he put on the hook sink it. He cut up 2 Ballyhoo to use and we caught tiny fish after tiny fish( not keeping any of them)and I finally busted out my own rod and set up with a simple leader a 1/2 oz weight and a larger hook and what do you know we caught the only keeper on that rig. THis went on till around 10 when the group charter boat showed up and fished not far from us. That was a clear sign that I ignored but JJ moved the boat after that to another spot just 2 minutes away. No 7 mile bridge no marathon hump and still no deep sea fishing. Now to be clear JJ offers 2 different types of fishing experiences to choose from one being reef fishing and the other being deep sea fishing and we were clear on wanting the deep sea experience. At this point we were pressing for the deep sea fishing and he gets frustrated and says we dont have enough time but goes below to rifle through his gear and 1/2 hour later he pulls out these 2 ratty old lures which sucked because you cant even use all four lines if you only have 2 lures. That wasnt stopping us so I rigged up a split beak Ballyhoo rig I learned from you tube and used it as our third line. 20 minutes and wham zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzrzrrzzzzzzzzzzzzzrrrrrrrrrrrrrzzzzzzzzzzzz the Ballyhoo rig got hit hard. The line was spooling out so JJ stopped the boat to grab the line...I kept asking what he needed like should I get the other lines out of the way and such but he didnt say anything just started to reel it in and it kept taking the line. I was super excited and all the baloney that happened earlier was the furthest from my mind as this was a big fish. ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzSnap.... dam it was pure adrenaline and then complete silence. We set the lines back up just the 2 this time so we could maximize our time while I set up another Ballyhoo rig. I grab the pole that had the original rig that broke and started to pull the line out so I could feed it through the eyes of the pole and guess what ZERO drag. At this point I was getting sick to my stomach and needed to use the head. He is not happy that my inner Grogoo has to use the force on his boat but reluctantly he moves a bunch of stuff around so the toilet can be accessed. He then says im good to go and lets me in and shuts the door. What do you know there is no light to turn on and its pitch black ,,,,go figure. Not sure what he was thinking as this could get a whole lot messier for him lucky my aim is true. He calls it at 1 and says we need to head back in....back in with 1 9 inch fish that he cleans for us ...thanks man you rock JJ. What ever you do dont let him pick what to do because he will pick the easiest least gas using least fish catching least boat cleaning thing to do. Bait used - 3 frozen Ballyhoo , didnt have enough lures only 2 Fish caught - 1 Keeper

Stopped to see the big tarpon. Also saw a manatee and some sharks. We just walked out to the docks…read more Glad we stopped by! Not loud and touristy. We didn't buy the bucket of bait and still had a good time!

Decided to stop by Bud N Mary's to see the Tarpons. Cool stop if your heading down to the Keys. You…read morecan also charter a fishing boat at the Marina. Such a cool spot, just to take a break! Kids will definitely enjoy it!

Captain Zach provided a lovely day on the water for my husband, my father and myself. He really…read morekept our comfort in mind even adjusting our course so it wouldn't get too rough for my dad. He took care of everything so if you aren't comfortable baiting a hook you don't need to. He was also just a pleasure to spend the day with! Sharing stories and jokes with my father the entire time. Honestly I felt like he was family or a close friend. I highly recommend this charter especially if there's someone in your group who may feel anxious or unsure about it. This is a fun and relaxing day on the water, full of beautiful views and some lively fish of course!

We had the best experience with Zach!!! He was super knowledgeable, friendly and just a good guy!…read moreHe put us on a ton of fish and even got creative w some bonefish and we knocked a few down. Highly recommend him for all of your charter and boating needs in Islamorada! Thanks man! Jason and Ro!

They were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They provide a helpful instructional video and…read moreoffer a thorough explanation of the location. Additionally, they offer complimentary ice, which is a nice touch. On top of that, we were lucky enough to spot a manatee on our way back while returning the boat! Overall, they have excellent prices, outstanding customer service, and a welcoming staff. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

We requested a specific boat but were given a boat that cost more (we weren't told this until the…read morecharges showed up on my cc). After we tipped and were told how much we were getting charged for gas, additional charges showed up on my cc. Make sure to verify you are getting the boat you reserve and that all charges are correct. Verify how much everything costs and check your credit card when you get home. Disappointing experience.

Best Charter in the Keys…read more I have fished on the Good Karma Sportfishing charter several times. Every trip has been a great fishing experience. His customer service is top notch. Always courteous and professional. Captain Ryan caters to all different level fishing experience. So if you have kids or spouse that are beginner that is not a problem. I always enjoy fishing with Captain Ryan. The hunt of finding fish and when the hard work pays off it is so rewarding. Captain Ryan has my business.

I'm not much of a fishing person, but Ryan was both highly engaging and knowledgeable! He went…read moreabove and beyond taking us to several different locations to catch fish, abs catch fish we did. I hope to be back again soon with our kids!! Thanks Ryan for caring about our experience, we had a great time!