Captain Buddy LaPointe
Captain Buddy LaPointe
Join Captain Buddy LaPointe in beautiful Marathon, Florida and discover what makes fishing in these waters so spectacular. With more than 30 years of charter fishing experience to his name, you will find Capt. Buddy to be both knowledgable and friendly. He welcomes anglers of all ages, so bring your family aboard for an experience you can remember for years to come!
Step aboard a 21' Cobia powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine. This craft is fitted with the latest fishing technology, including GPS, fishfinder, and a live bait well. Up to four passengers can cast lines comfortably aboard the spacious deck.
Capt. Buddy will have bait in the live well and top of the line gear ready on board when you arrive. You will have your choice of custom rods, Star Rods, and Orvis rods, complemented by an array of reels by Penn, Shimano, Ovris, STH, and Gold Cup.
Capt. Buddy keeps his equipment in top condition. He sharpens his fish hooks daily and constantly re-spools his fishing line to eliminate line breaks. Rest assured your fishing experience will go as smoothly as possible.
While fishing inshore and nearshore you can catch a wide variety of species, from delicious Snapper to daunting specimens such as Bull Shark, Barracuda, and Tarpon. Capt. Buddy will help you target your catch using the most effective method, whether it's spin or fly fishing. Fly rods are provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.
Captain Buddy LaPointe supplies everything you need, including fishing gear, bait, and fishing licenses. Depending on the species, you are welcome to keep your catch and he will fillet and bag it for you, too.
Bring your family aboard today for an experience you can enjoy together!
Join Captain Buddy LaPointe in beautiful Marathon, Florida and discover what makes fishing in these waters so spectacular. With more than 30 years of charter fishing experience to his name, you will find Capt. Buddy to be both knowledgable and friendly. He welcomes anglers of all ages, so bring your family aboard for an experience you can remember for years to come!
Step aboard a 21' Cobia powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine. This craft is fitted with the latest fishing technology, including GPS, fishfinder, and a live bait well. Up to four passengers can cast lines comfortably aboard the spacious deck.
Capt. Buddy will have bait in the live well and top of the line gear ready on board when you arrive. You will have your choice of custom rods, Star Rods, and Orvis rods, complemented by an array of reels by Penn, Shimano, Ovris, STH, and Gold Cup.
Capt. Buddy keeps his equipment in top condition. He sharpens his fish hooks daily and constantly re-spools his fishing line to eliminate line breaks. Rest assured your fishing experience will go as smoothly as possible.
While fishing inshore and nearshore you can catch a wide variety of species, from delicious Snapper to daunting specimens such as Bull Shark, Barracuda, and Tarpon. Capt. Buddy will help you target your catch using the most effective method, whether it's spin or fly fishing. Fly rods are provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.
Captain Buddy LaPointe supplies everything you need, including fishing gear, bait, and fishing licenses. Depending on the species, you are welcome to keep your catch and he will fillet and bag it for you, too.
Bring your family aboard today for an experience you can enjoy together!
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Blane Baker5.0VerifiedNewFantastic excursion with a FANTASTIC Captain
Half Day Trip on September 30, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Buddy was waiting for us at the dock with a smile on his face and was as eager to get out and fish as we were. We fished in the bay where there was snapper, pin, and grouper. He was extemely knowledgeable of the area and of the fish and how to catch them. Captain Buddy is AWESOME. My dad was 66 and he helped him set his bait and made sure the ride wasnt to rough. He let him sit on a cooler too so he didnt have to stand up all the time. If fish werent biting, we would relocate to a knew spot. It was amazing and a truly memorably moment with my dad.
Nick Prakas5.0VerifiedCaptain Buddy Knows His Stuff!
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 13, 2026 • 2 adultsWe had an incredible morning on the water with Captain Buddy LaPointe! We caught a ton of snapper, and to top it all off, we spent the end of the trip battling a 5-foot lemon shark and got some great photos. Buddy did an outstanding job of teaching us throughout the trip while making sure everyone was having a great time. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable captain who knows how to put you on fish and create a memorable experience, I can’t recommend Buddy enough. We’ll definitely be back!
Josh Moore5.0VerifiedOne word - Awesome!
Half Day Trip on June 30, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childHad an absolute blast with Captain Buddy in Marathon! My boys (12 and 15) and I are experienced Bass fishermen from northern IL, and Buddy blew us away. He was awesome from the start and put us right on the action. We caught nine different species and ended the day landing two large lemon sharks, which the boys loved. Buddy is incredibly friendly and makes you feel like family on the boat. A phenomenal, fantastic experience all around. Book with him—you won't regret it!
Tim B5.0VerifiedGreat Half Day of Fishing
Half Day Trip on October 20, 2025 • 2 adultsMy daughter and I fished the half day (AM trip) with Captain Buddy on Oct 20 and had a great and productive time fishing. Captain Buddy is very friendly, knowledgeable and likes to pass on his experience and tricks to catch the various types of fish. We started off catching snapper that we took some to a local restaurant to cook for dinner and froze the rest. We also caught some houndfish. We moved on to catching some baracuda and my daughter caught a lemon shark about 80 lbs that was exciting to watch her reel in. Lastly, we moved on to try for tarpon. We hooked a couple of sizable tarpon around 15 lbs that snapped the lines after breaching surface but all-in -all it was a fun time fishing with Captain Buddy. I definitely recommend booking a charter with Captain Buddy.
Mary Dierbeck5.0VerifiedNewBucket List trip was over the top!
Half Day Trip on September 15, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Buddy was amazing 👏 took us to fish a couple of places. We caught snapper, grouper, a protected Goliath Grouper plus a lemon shark. Being a novice, Buddy kept me baited up and cast the line for me. It was "over the top"...so fun, just do it!
Paul Pedersen4.7VerifiedAmazing day out shark fishing!
Half Day Trip on July 18, 2026 • 3 adultsCaptain Buddy made the day so enjoyable for my daughter, son and I. My son caught a barracuda which was the perfect bait needed for the shark catching. We caught 5 nurse sharks between the 3 of us and it took less than 2 minutes from the cast for them to strike! Really enjoyable day with Captain Buddy and he made my kids day for sure. We even got to eat one of the catches, a snapper, at a local restaurant. Pan seared is the way to go for sure!
Dennis Childers5.0VerifiedExpert Captain, Unforgettable Memories
Half Day Trip on October 28, 2025 • 3 adultsThis was our third trip with Buddy, and he continues to impress us every time. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and makes the entire experience fun while teaching you something new along the way. Right from our first stop, we started catching fish and even ended the day with a shark, a true bucket-list moment! We can’t recommend Buddy enough; it’s clear he loves what he does and takes pride in creating lasting memories for others.
Morgan Thomas5.0VerifiedUnforgettable memories with Captain Buddy!
Half Day Trip on July 23, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childBest captain ever! We caught 9 snapper, 8 foot lemon shark, a toad fish, plus different species of fish. My son and I made memories that will last the rest of our lives! Thank you captain buddy !!
Jeff Mausolf5.0VerifiedGreat day on the water. Awesome guide
Half Day Trip on June 20, 2026 • 2 adultsWe caught dinner first, snapper, then a few sharks. I love that the captain called the day before to ask what we wanted to catch. He knew the spots and made our day so much fun! Highly recommend booking with Captain Buddy
Brett CaldonRepeat angler5.0VerifiedIt was a great two days on the water
Full Day Trip on March 8, 2026 • 1 adultNothing short of an amazing experience. Captain Buddy did a great job putting my wife and I on snapper which made for a tasty “hook and cook”. However, the tarpon fishing will live in my memories forever. If you want to have an enjoyable trip that goes beyond just wetting a line and includes great conversion, learnings,and genuine pride in making your trip memorable.
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Captain Buddy was waiting for us at the dock with a smile on his face and was as eager to get out and fish as we were. We fished in the bay where there was snapper, pin, and grouper. He was extemely knowledgeable of the area and of the fish and how to catch them. Captain Buddy is AWESOME. My dad was 66 and he helped him set his bait and made sure the ride wasnt to rough. He let him sit on a cooler too so he didnt have to stand up all the time. If fish werent biting, we would relocate to a knew spot. It was amazing and a truly memorably moment with my dad.
Thank for your kind words Blane. It was a real pleasure to get you and your dad out on the water to make some new fishing memories together. Thank you for booking with me through Fishing Booker. Best regards, Capt Buddy LaPointe
We had an incredible morning on the water with Captain Buddy LaPointe! We caught a ton of snapper, and to top it all off, we spent the end of the trip battling a 5-foot lemon shark and got some great photos. Buddy did an outstanding job of teaching us throughout the trip while making sure everyone was having a great time. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable captain who knows how to put you on fish and create a memorable experience, I can’t recommend Buddy enough. We’ll definitely be back!
Thank you Nick for your kind review. I really appreciated the trip, your generous tip, the great photos, and the opportunity to get to share time on the water with you and Jordan. I am already looking forward to our next fishing adventue together. 😃 Til next tide, Capt Buddy
Had an absolute blast with Captain Buddy in Marathon! My boys (12 and 15) and I are experienced Bass fishermen from northern IL, and Buddy blew us away. He was awesome from the start and put us right on the action. We caught nine different species and ended the day landing two large lemon sharks, which the boys loved. Buddy is incredibly friendly and makes you feel like family on the boat. A phenomenal, fantastic experience all around. Book with him—you won't regret it!
My daughter and I fished the half day (AM trip) with Captain Buddy on Oct 20 and had a great and productive time fishing. Captain Buddy is very friendly, knowledgeable and likes to pass on his experience and tricks to catch the various types of fish. We started off catching snapper that we took some to a local restaurant to cook for dinner and froze the rest. We also caught some houndfish. We moved on to catching some baracuda and my daughter caught a lemon shark about 80 lbs that was exciting to watch her reel in. Lastly, we moved on to try for tarpon. We hooked a couple of sizable tarpon around 15 lbs that snapped the lines after breaching surface but all-in -all it was a fun time fishing with Captain Buddy. I definitely recommend booking a charter with Captain Buddy.
Thank you for your kind review Tim. It was fun making memories with the two of you that day. I hope we can get together again on your next visit to the Keys. Capt Buddy
Captain Buddy was amazing 👏 took us to fish a couple of places. We caught snapper, grouper, a protected Goliath Grouper plus a lemon shark. Being a novice, Buddy kept me baited up and cast the line for me. It was "over the top"...so fun, just do it!
FAQs about Captain Buddy LaPointe
- US $695 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $695 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box 100 QT Igloo, brand new
- Rods, reels & tackle (Custom, Star Rods, Orvis, Penn, Shimano, Gold Cup)
- Live bait ($50 additiinal charge for live mullet delivery.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fishing license
- Fly fishing equipment
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bluefish (Tailor)
- Bonefish
- Cero Mackerel
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Permit
- Redfish
- Shark (Bull)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
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Marathon, Florida, United States
An honors graduate of Pensacola Christian College, Captain Buddy LaPointe has over 40 years of experience charter fishing in the Florida Keys. He is professional, courteous, and dedicated to showing his clients a great time on the water! Captain Buddy can help veteran anglers further hone their skills, yet is very patient teaching young or inexperienced fishermen how to catch fish. Making great memories out on the water with his clients (whether they be new or 'regulars') is Capt Buddy's goal every time he leaves the dock.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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