Marathon, FL Fishing Trip — February

Your Marathon, FL Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 76°F / Low 73°F1.3" rain · 3 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in February

8 species
SailfishGood
Sailfish
Various
Yellowtail SnapperGood
Yellowtail Snapper
Various
BarracudaFair
Barracuda
Trolling · Casting
Black GrouperFair
Black Grouper
Various
BonefishFair
Bonefish
Various
PermitFair
Permit
Various
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
TarponLow
Tarpon
Various

February Weather in Marathon

76°F
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
1.3"
Rainfall
3
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

40 Guides Matched

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Florida Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license.

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Species Regulations

Sailfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Prohibited to possess or land sailfish in Atlantic coastal waters north of the St. Lucie Inlet.

Yellowtail Snapper
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch total length minimum

Included within the snapper aggregate bag limit of 10 fish per person per day.

Barracuda
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:15-inch minimum to 36-inch maximum fork length

Harvest prohibited in Collier, Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.

Black Grouper
Season:May 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:1 per harvester per day within the Grouper Aggregate
Size Limit:24-inch minimum total length

Check FWC regulations for any potential emergency closures or changes to the season. The Grouper Aggregate includes gag, red, scamp, yellowfin, yellowmouth, and black grouper.

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