Charter Operator
Johnny Maddox Charters

Member since April 2015 Marathon, United States
Background
Capt. Johnny Maddox runs offshore game fishing trips around the beautiful waters of the Florida Keys. With over 50 years of fishing experience, Capt. Johnny has extensive knowledge of the local fisheries and techniques that work. At an early age, Capt. Johnny was fishing with his dad in the Pay lakes in Southern Ohio, looking for Catfish and Blue Gills. He has also fished the bayou outside of New Orleans for Redfish, and went out to the oil rigs for Amberjack and Grouper, among other species. He then went over to Jacksonville FL in 1977 and fell for the blue water.
Techniques
Hunt big game offshore in the beautiful, blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. If you want big blue-water adventures for slammer dolphin, wahoo, billfish and tuna, we can make your dreams come true. Hard to beat flag Yellow tail Snapper and Big Grouper

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Marathon, United States
Background
Capt. Johnny Maddox runs offshore game fishing trips around the beautiful waters of the Florida Keys. With over 50 years of fishing experience, Capt. Johnny has extensive knowledge of the local fisheries and techniques that work. At an early age, Capt. Johnny was fishing with his dad in the Pay lakes in Southern Ohio, looking for Catfish and Blue Gills. He has also fished the bayou outside of New Orleans for Redfish, and went out to the oil rigs for Amberjack and Grouper, among other species. He then went over to Jacksonville FL in 1977 and fell for the blue water.
Techniques
Hunt big game offshore in the beautiful, blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. If you want big blue-water adventures for slammer dolphin, wahoo, billfish and tuna, we can make your dreams come true. Hard to beat flag Yellow tail Snapper and Big Grouper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 237 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
87%
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MEG L.
Pembroke, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing time!!!! THE BEST!

VERIFIED   Half Dayโ€“Reef/Wreck/Insh/Gulf (PM) on December 26, 2021
This was one of the best days ever!ย  The team on the boat were friendly, professional, experts and made this such an incredible...
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Troy F.
La Quinta, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing Marathon Florida November 11

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Reef, Wrecks,Combo on November 11, 2021
Had an awesome day fishing with the crew of Johnny Maddox Charters. Crew of Capt Jim, Roy and Evan did a great job in difficult...
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Frederick S.
Riverview, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Reef, Wrecks,Combo on April 18, 2021
Captain Jim and mate Roy were great. We were Two couples Very helpful and patient with our wives Got tired catching...
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Howard S.
Marco Island, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Johnny

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Reef, Wrecks,Combo on April 10, 2021
Johnny and Jim we excellent for our fishing charter! They brought us to a great spot and we caught fish all day! The best charter...
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Michael L.
Springtown, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Time

VERIFIED   Full Day Tripsโ€“Reef,Wrecks,Gulf on September 14, 2020
We had a great time with Capt. Maddox. He was great and as well as the First Mate. I have been on several trips in the past...
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