Experience the adventure of Florida Keys Fishing!
Welcome aboard Best Bet Sportfishing, your source for a memorable Florida Keys fishing experience. Docked in Key Colony Beach (Marathon), in the heart of the Middle Keys, Best Bet Sportfishing offers reef, wreck, offshore and tarpon trips for anglers of all ages and skill levels, specializing in live bait, light tackle techniques.
In business for over 15 years, Best Bet has earned a reputation throughout the Florida Keys for catching big fish, while offering an honest, fun and safe environment. When you step aboard one of our boats, it becomes your boat for the day. Our captains and crew all love to teach beginners and will go the extra mile to find experienced anglers that once-in-a-lifetime fish.
Please browse our site and learn about our captains, boats and the variety of fishing trips we offer.
Best Bet Sportfishing is easy to find at Key Colony Beach Charter boat row, just before Sparky’s Landing Restaurant. Just show up, have fun, and let us put you on the fish!
Crew

Captain Jason Long
Born and raised in Marathon, fl. Jason is an FSU graduate who has fished the Fl Keys waters personally and professionally his entire life. He and his wife Ann purchased Best Bet sportfishing in 2005.

Captain Mike Nealis
Mike grew up fishing the inshore waters of the keys. Capt Mike has been charter fishing for the last 8 years and joined the Best Bet team in 2009.

Captain Brian McMahon
Brian is a captain and certified dive master. He retired in 2015 as a FDNY firefighter. After visiting and Fishing in the keys for 10 years he joined the Best Bet team as soon as he retired from the fire department.
Our Fleet and Rates
Choose a boat below to view our rates

50' Viking
TYPES OF TRIPS: Reef, Offshore, Wreck, Marathon Humps Tuna Trips. AMENITIES: Spacious open deck, private restroom, tuna tower, stable in rough seas. Air conditioned, full galley.
38' Bertram
TYPES OF TRIPS: Reef, Offshore, Wreck, Marathon Humps Tuna Trips. AMENITIES: Air Conditioned Cabin, Private Restroom, Stable in Rough Seas, Great Boat for Tournaments
24' Pathfinder
TYPES OF TRIPS: Reef, Tarpon, Bridge, Backcountry, Light Tackle. AMENITIES: Fast and easily passes under bridges for Atlantic or Gulf inshore fishing. Lower cost trips.Available Types of Trips
Map and Directions
- COMING FROM THE NORTH (EAST) (ISLAMORADA, KEY LARGO, MIAMI)
Take US-1 South to Mile Marker 54. Turn left at the Sadowski Causeway light (just after the Holiday Inn Express and Circle K). Best Bet Sportfishing boats are located in the middle of charter boat row 1/2 mile ahead on your left.
- COMING FOR THE SOUTH (WEST) (KEY WEST, BIG PINE, MARATHON)
Take US-1 North to Mile Marker 54. Turn right at the Sadowski Causeway light (1/2 mile past Vaca Cut Bridge). Best Bet Sportfishing boats are located in the middle of charter boat row 1/2 mile ahead on your left.
- PLEASE OBEY THE 25MPH SPEED LIMIT ON THE SADOWSKI CAUSEWAY. WE DON’T WANT YOU TO GET A TICKET BEFORE OR AFTER YOUR TRIP!
- Having trouble finding us? Call us! 305.3951376
Weather
Remember island weather can be unpredictable during certain times of the year! It is best to book your trip and the day before your charter we will advise if any delays or rescheduling needs to occur.
Get In Touch With Us
Phone: 305.395.1376
Email: bestbetsportfishing@hotmail.com
F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions)
sunglasses (preferably polarized) and light breathable clothing. Also, bring sunscreen and a camera.