Marathon K-Mart - If you're vacationing in Marathon and fishing is what you came for, then one place you'll want to visit is the Marathon K-Mart. While there are other bait and tackle shops in Marathon, you'll find the most selection and the best prices at the good old KMart. They've dedicated a whole wing of the building to the fishing department and you'll even find fancy upscale fishing reels resting behind glass cases to tempt you. The area dedicated to fishing supplies at the Marathon K-Martis probably larger than all the other bait and tackle places in Marathon put together. If you need anything, stop here first and chances are K Mart's fishing section will have what you need and at a more reasonable price than anywhere else in town.
There are freezers in the front where you'll find a large selectin of frozen bait, chum and ice. This is also where you'll find discount poles, twenty dollar fishing poles you could just leave behind when you leave the Keys and go back home.
While you're there, of course it's really easy to grab anything else you need for your day of fishing or beyond. The seasonal section is also very large, with everything from sunblock to beach chairs, tropical clothing and camping equipment. If you're staying at a Marathon vacation rental you can get some groceries here as well, although you'll pay a slight premium for the convenience of one-stop shopping.
The Marathon K-Mart is open every day of the week starting at 8 am. It's also open every night until 10 pm, except on Sundays when it closes an hour earlier. It's also easy to find, located right on the Overseas Highway in the center of town in Marathon. |
