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No Slack Charters (Lobster Bully-Netting)

5.0  (13 Reviews)

Marathon, Florida

11833 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, Florida, 33050

Our lobster bully-netting trips run from August through March and takes place after sunset when lobsters feed in shallow, clear water. Using bright lights and long-handled bully nets, we cruise the flats and scoop lobsters right from the surface—no diving required.

Each trip includes all gear, permits, and expert instruction. Captain James “Bucko” Platt, a lifelong Florida Keys local, guides every charter with decades of experience.

You’ll fish from a clean, stable boat designed for night operations. The legal limit is 6 lobsters per person, and trips last 4 hours or until limit is reached.

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Lobster Bully-Netting
(4 Hours)

$800.00 USD

Starts at: 08:00 PM

Duration: 4 hours

Join us at sunset for lobster bully netting in Marathon, where we use bright lights and long-handled bullynets to cruise the flats and scoop lobsters from the surface.

Legal limit is 6 per person; trips last 4 hours or until limit is reached.

Price Includes: 2 People

Extra Guests: $100/Person (Max: 4 People)

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Charter Features:

Cleaning & Filleting

Upon arrival from your day on the water, your catch will be filleted and bagged for you and your family/friends to take home and enjoy!

Live Bait Well

Our Captain’s boat is equipped with a live bait well, which may be used to hold bait and other smaller fish you may catch.

You Keep Catch

Aside from the species required to be released by law and some species that may not be recommended as table fair, whatever fish are landed while out on the water are yours to keep!

What To Bring:

Camera

Cash

Snacks/Food

Weather-Appropriate Clothing

Boat Specs:

  • Length: 17'
  • Type: Flats
  • Model: Boston Whaler
  • Engine: 1 x 90HP (Suzuki)
  • Capacity: 4 Persons

Types of Fish:

  • Lobster

Charter Amenities:

  • Child Friendly
  • Cooler

Boat Reviews:

Charity Simmons

One of the last trips of the season and still plenty of action! Captain James kept us moving and helped us score some solid lobsters. Can’t wait for next season to open!

 2025-03-15 Rating:
5.0

Reggie Bernard

Absolutely awesome trip. Clear skies, calm water, and a boatload of lobster. Captain James was friendly, patient, and made it a fun experience for the whole family.

 2025-01-16 Rating:
5.0

Nadia Pope

Bully-netting is so underrated. We went out with Captain James on a cool December night and still found a ton of lobsters. He knows exactly where to go even in off-peak weather.

 2024-12-09 Rating:
5.0

Victor Ramsey

Hands down one of the most unique fishing experiences I’ve had. Captain James got us into the lobster zone quick and kept the vibe upbeat. Fun and fresh lobster for dinner—what more do you want?

 2024-11-12 Rating:
5.0

Destiny Cain

Late October and still loaded with bugs! We had a great group and Captain James made it both productive and relaxing. Highly recommend if you’re in the Keys during lobster season.

 2024-10-30 Rating:
5.0

Grant Snyder

Went out for my birthday and it was a hit. Captain James is a pro and showed us all the tricks. We had a cooler full of lobster and laughs the whole ride back.

 

 2024-10-04 Rating:
5.0

Isabella Duke

Nothing beats a warm Florida night on the water and chasing lobsters with No Slack Charters. James has a great attitude and made it fun even for us first-timers.

 2024-09-20 Rating:
5.0

Leo Vasquez

My son and I had an awesome time bully-netting lobsters with Captain James. We limited out in under two hours. The lights, the hunt, the setting—it was epic.

 2024-09-06 Rating:
5.0

Tina McFarland

Such a cool experience! Bully-netting felt like a treasure hunt and James made sure everyone got to catch. His boat is perfect for maneuvering shallow waters. Super fun night.

 2024-08-29 Rating:
5.0

Cameron Ellis

Captain James knows all the honey holes. The flats lit up under the lights and we were snatching lobsters left and right. Smooth, exciting trip—we’ll be booking again next season.

 2024-08-14 Rating:
5.0

Marina Velez

This was our first time doing lobster bully-netting and it was absolutely incredible. Captain James made it simple, safe, and fun. We got our limit and even learned how to clean them properly.

 2024-08-08 Rating:
5.0

Darren Holloway

Went out with Captain James during mini season and it was electric! We found lobsters crawling everywhere. His setup is dialed and he really knows these flats.

 2024-07-25 Rating:
5.0

Kelsey Browning

Mini season magic! Captain James had us locked in on lobsters right from the start. The gear was ready, the water was clear, and the action never stopped. Couldn’t have asked for a better first bully-netting trip.

 2024-07-24 Rating:
5.0
            
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