Marathon Fishing Weather & Tides

Fishing Marathon

Marathon in the Middle Keys is bracketed by bridges — the Seven Mile and the old Bahia Honda spans — that hold tarpon through the spring and summer. Permit and bonefish work the surrounding flats, yellowtail and mangrove snapper light up the reef, and mahi and tuna wait in the deep. It's a well-rounded base for reef, flats, and offshore in one place.

Local tip: Tarpon feed hard in the bridge channels on a strong tide, especially at night.

Marathon fishing & weather FAQ

What are the tides in Marathon today?

Marathon's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Vaca Key, Marathon. Today's high and low tide times are shown above and update through the day on the live dashboard.

What fish can you catch at Marathon?

Marathon is known for Tarpon, Permit, Yellowtail snapper, and more. The mix shifts with the season, water temperature, and tide — check the live conditions before you run.

What's the best weather app for fishing Marathon?

Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Vaca Key & the reef, wind and gust forecasts, water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys, live radar, and offshore swell in one clean, free view aimed at anglers.

Is the wind good for fishing Marathon right now?

Wind direction and speed make or break a day on the water. The live Salty Forecast dashboard shows current wind and gusts, an hourly wind forecast, and an animated wind map so you can pick the calmest window and the most protected water.