(305) 481-4587

Big Dawg Sportfishing Location

Trips originate from Captain Hooks Marina in Marathon, Florida. Captain Hooks can set you up with last minute gear, ice and drinks. Departure times and exact meeting location can be set the evening prior to departure.

Traveling By Automobile

We are on Route 1—about 115 south of Miami and 55 miles north of Key West.
The green and white roadside mile markers (MM) on US 1 tell you how far you are from Key West from anywhere in the Keys. The mile marker numbers begin with 127 (south of Florida City) and end with 0 in Key West. Addresses and maps often include mile markers for easier location.
City Mile Marker Miles From Miami
Key Largo 110-89 58
Islamorada 88-66 76
Marathon 65-40 111
Big Pine Key 39-9 128
Key West 8-0 159

Traveling By Air

Miami Airport and Key West Airport are both served by national carriers. The Florida Keys Marathon Airport is owned by Monroe County; 5,008 foot runway; scheduled airlines with a Flight Department and a Jet Center for private aircraft.

Regional Airlines serving Marathon:
We recommend flying into Key West! It saves a lot of time and aggravation
There are also direct flights from Philadelphia to Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Allentown

Automobile Rentals

Ground transportation can be found at the airport.

Automobile Rental:

  • Avis: 800-331-1212 or 305-743-5428
  • Budget: 800-527-0700 or 305-743-3998
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 9400 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL (at the airport) — 305-289-7630

Buses and Shuttles:

  • Greyhound Lines: 1-800-231-2222 or 305-296-9072
  • Go Tours: 1-800-689-3304
  • Keys Shuttle: 1-888-765-9997 or 305-289-9997
  • Key Line Express: 1-866-KEYLINE

Taxis:

  • Action Taxi: 305-743-6800
  • A/1 Cab Company: 305-289-3581
  • Island Taxi: 305-743-0077
  • Cheapo Taxi: 305-743-7420
  • Sunset Taxi & Transportation: 305-289-7422

Big Dawg Sportfishing offers premier Florida Keys fishing charters led by Captain Mike Biffel, a lifelong angler with over 40 years of experience fishing from Key Biscayne to the Dry Tortugas. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned angler, every trip is tailored to get you on fish.

Book by Phone (305) 481-4587