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Experience Counts: Fish Marathon with a Native Captain
Capt. Jeff (right) with his oldest son and first mate, Cole.
A Keys native with three decades’ experience as a Marathon, Florida, fishing charter captain, Capt. Jeff Rella’s knowledge of the middle Florida Keys is unparalleled. Just as important, he has built a reputation as a nice guy to spend a day on the water with — easygoing, patient, adaptable to all experience levels, and great with kids.
Superfish Charters can accommodate up to six anglers per boat aboard our custom-built 34’ and 39’ SeaVee center consoles for Marathon fishing charters ranging from four to eight hours. We fish everywhere from the nearshore patch reefs to the famous Marathon Hump 30 miles offshore in the Atlantic to remote structure spots 50 miles into the Gulf of Mexico.
We target a huge variety of species on our Florida Keys fishing charters, ranging from reef dwellers like snapper and grouper, to pelagics like tuna, dolphin, and billfish, to migrators like cobia and kingfish. We also offer exciting shark fishing trips in protected waters and specialize in deep-drop fishing with electric reels for prized fish like snowy grouper, queen snapper and golden tilefish.
Why Choose Superfish?
The fact is there are dozens of charter fishing operations in the Middle Keys — most of them priced similarly. So why pick us?
- Capt. Jeff is a Keys native captain with a lifetime of experience.
- We are owner operated — no short-term hired captains.
- Federal Gulf of Mexico charter permit lets us fish where others can't.
- Fast, dry, soft-riding 39' SeaVee boat with quad 300 hp engines means more fishing time, less travel time.
- We custom-tailor your trip — from low-key to hardcore.
- We love taking families fishing!
The Ultimate Keys Charter Boat
The ultimate charter boat for offshore fishing in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, our 39-foot SeaVee makes even the longest runs a pleasure with a fast cruise , soft ride and ample seating.
- Quad 300hp Suzuki power for a 40-knot cruise
- Massive 11-foot beam for stability on the drift and plenty of fishing room
- Comfortable seating for 6+ adults including aft-facing cockpit bench with drink cooler
- Expanded 770-gallon fuel capacity for range
- Full state-of-the-art electronics including twin 22” displays, 72-mile open-array radar and FLIR night vision
- Oversized Key West-style hardtop with full upper station
- Full safety equipment including EPIRB, life raft and satellite phone
Doing What I Love
Running a successful charter fishing business in the Keys isn’t as glamorous as it might look, and captains come and go — a lot. I was born and raised here, started commercial fishing and spearfishing before I could drive a car, then got my captain’s license and started guiding at 18.
Now, 30 years later, I enjoy it just as much I did back then, and maybe more. There’s nothing better than seeing the excitement on people’s faces, especially kids, when they hook a big fish. Marathon and the Middle Keys have some of the best year-round saltwater fishing in the world, and I’m grateful to be able to make a living here doing what I love.
Whether you’re a lifelong angler or just a beginner, my goal every day when we leave the dock is to take you on the fishing adventure of a lifetime!
—Capt. Jeff
Marathon Charter Fishing Reviews
“They were fantastic with our boys and took the time to teach them about the things they were doing, such as tying knots and the different species of fish. At the end of the day we felt like we were leaving family members and hated to say goodbye!”
“Jeff produces fish and is capable of fishing for any targeted species. I’ve fished with him for tuna, muttons, dolphin and deep dropped for snowy grouper and barrels. This captain is the real deal. If you want to catch fish while in Marathon, look Captain Jeff up.”
“Mason got a big amberjack, Jacob got a big tuna, and we lost more fish to goliath groupers and sharks! Lots of fish wrangling today, lots of swearing (by us) when we lost them, but LOTS of fun! Thank you for a day we will never forget!”
Marathon Florida Keys Fishing Charters From $800 For up to 6 People
Our 34’ and 39’ charter boats can comfortably accommodate up to 6 anglers each for fishing trips ranging from 4 to 8+ hours. Trips are custom-tailored based on your experience level and interests as well as weather and fishing conditions.
Options include:
Reef fishing (1/2 day to full day) for a variety of snapper and grouper species
Wreck fishing (3/4 day or full day) for larger snapper and grouper plus cobia, amberjack and more
Offshore fishing (3/4 day or full day) for dolphin, blackfin tuna, and other pelagic species
Deep-drop fishing (3/4 day or full day) for snowy grouper, tilefish, queen snapper, and a variety of other species
Family fun fishing (1/2 day to full day) for whatever is going to provide fast, fun action in fairly calm water
Far Gulf fishing (full day only) 50 to 90 miles out for a mixed bag including permit, cobia, kingfish, African pompano and more
It’s often possible to combine more than one type of fishing in a single trip.
Conveniently Located in Marathon Near Key Colony Beach
The Superfish fleet is docked behind the new Fairfield Inn Marathon and Sparky’s Landing Fish n Cocktails near the turn to Key Colony Beach at 13201 Overseas Highway, Marathon, Florida 33050, with plenty of free parking just steps from the boat.
