Bait shop, Seafood Market and Fishing Pole Rental: Buy Bait in Marathon
Welcome to the home page of the best bait shop Marathon, FL has ever seen! Keys Maritime is the clear choice to buy saltwater fishing bait and tackle in the Marathon, Duck Key, Sunshine Key, and Grassy Key areas. We’re known around the Middle Keys for out great selection of live bait fish and for always stocking live shrimp, live pinfish, live pilchards, live mullet and more! We have everything you need to get fishing including rental fishing poles and fishing equipment!
“We baby our bait”
At Keys Maritime we baby our bait- making us the undisputed champion of Keys bait stores. We house our fish in large aerated tanks and pens, feeding them daily and handling them minimally, so they’re fresh on your line. We know that you take fishing seriously. It’s our goal to provide you with the highest quality customer service and the best deals in the area so you can spend more time relaxing on the water.
Marathon Fishing Guide
Need some help figuring out where to fish? Looking for a little info on the types of fish or how the locals catch them? We know fishing isn’t easy sometimes, enjoy our growing guide to Saltwater fishing in Florida.
Keys Maritime Fish and Seafood Store
Our Seafood Market is located in the 15th St fishery, so we have our pick of the freshest seafood in the Middle Keys area. Keys Maritime Seafood Market in Marathon is the best place to buy live lobster, stone crab claws, Key West pinks and more! Do to the constant fluctuation of seafood prices it is not possible to post current market rates on our website. Call our shop at 305-393-4245 for more info, or like our Facebook Page for updates!
Fishing Rod and Gear Rentals
Keys Maritime is proud to present the commencement of its fishing pole and fishing gear rental program. Starting December 2nd 2022 we will be renting all equipment necessary to go Fishing in Marathon! Click Here for more information on our pole or gear rentals. Make sure you have proper fishing licenses before fishing!

About the Keys Maritime Bait Team
Keys Maritime Specialty bait shop and seafood market is a locally owned and operated company based out of Marathon, Florida. We have everything you need to go shark fishing, snapper fishing, or out trolling for the big one. Find out more about our operation.