Captain Buddy LaPointe 

4.9/5 (272 reviews)
 
State licensed
 59073 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050, United States

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!

Buddy LaPointe

Captain

Buddy LaPointe

49 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

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Group Size:
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Half Day Trip (AM)

 Just booked! Last booked: 7 hours ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $600 
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 3 people
US $600 
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $800 
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $900 
There are 13 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 272 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

94%

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Tyler S.
Tyler S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

The best part of our Keys trip!!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 4, 2025

Had a fantastic day on the water. We didn’t just go fishing, we went catching, and Captain Buddy’s experience and knowledge was why that happened. He did a great job communicating to me before the trip about what to expect, and asking us what we really wanted from the outing. Weather was rough on our original day, so we pushed it to the next day on his recommendation, which was absolutely the right call. We caught a lot of mangrove snapper, red and Goliath grouper, hound fish, and two 7-foot lemon sharks (long, fun fights)!! Thanks again for the great time and calm waters, Captain Buddy!!

Had a fantastic day on the water. We didn’t just go fishing, we went catching, and Captain Buddy’s experience and knowledge was why that happened. He did a great job communicating to me before the trip about what to expect, and asking us what we really wanted from the outing. Weather was rough on our original day, so we pushed it to the next day on his recommendation, which was absolutely the right call. We caught a lot of mangrove snapper, red and Goliath grouper, hound fish, and two 7-foot...  

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 Tyler S. recommends Captain Buddy LaPointe
Buddy LaPointe
Buddy LaPointe (The Captain)
Replied on June 29, 2025
Thank you for your kind thoughts and words (and stars) Tyler.😃 It means a lot to me to have clients like you reconnect just to share how much our time together on the water meant to you and and your family and friends. Hope you enjoyed the filets, and the rest of your stay here in the Keys. I also hope we can get together again in the future; you can always find me through Fishing Booker. Best regards, Capt Buddy LaPointe

David C.
David C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Lots of fish and wildlife

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on February 27, 2025

Our experience with Captain Buddy started before we boarded. We saw a manatee and a heron and he told us with information about them. After we boarded, we went to a spot and caught approximately 15 Spanish Mackeral. While there we saw a large turtle swimming. We went to a different location and caught several snapper, then fished for shark. We caught 2 Lemon shark. On the way in, we saw several dolphins, one of which had a baby. Captain Buddy was kind, informative and instructional. We highly recommend him!

Our experience with Captain Buddy started before we boarded. We saw a manatee and a heron and he told us with information about them. After we boarded, we went to a spot and caught approximately 15 Spanish Mackeral. While there we saw a large turtle swimming. We went to a different location and caught several snapper, then fished for shark. We caught 2 Lemon shark. On the way in, we saw several dolphins, one of which had a baby. Captain Buddy was kind, informative and instructional. We...  

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 David C. recommends Captain Buddy LaPointe
Buddy LaPointe
Buddy LaPointe (The Captain)
Replied on March 3, 2025
Thank you for the great review Dave. I’m glad we finally got to make some great memories out on the water for you and your family. Fishing Booker was more than happy to refund your deposit from the trip we had to cancel because of weather. I hope we can get together again on your next trip to the Keys. Best regards, Capt Buddy LaPointe

David B.
David B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Buddy will put you on fish

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Half Day Trip (AM) on June 27, 2025

We had a great experience fishing with Captain Buddy. Captain Buddy is very knowledgeable when it comes to fishing the Florida Keys. He was very patient and a great teacher to my 14-year-old son who was a novice fisherman. If you want to catch fish and have a great time, Captain Buddy is your man!

We had a great experience fishing with Captain Buddy. Captain Buddy is very knowledgeable when it comes to fishing the Florida Keys. He was very patient and a great teacher to my 14-year-old son who was a novice fisherman. If you want to catch fish and have a great time, Captain Buddy is your man!  

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 David B. recommends Captain Buddy LaPointe
Buddy LaPointe
Buddy LaPointe (The Captain)
Replied on June 28, 2025
Thank you for your kind review Dave. It was a pleasure having you and Patrick out on the water yesterday. I hope you enjoy those snapper filets…and thank you for sending me photos of Patrick with his goliath grouper and his big shark at boatside (the open mouth, teeth exposed shot with Patrick in the background was an instant classic…great photo Dave…great work with the camera! I hope I get to fish with you guys again some time in the future. Best regards, Capt Buddy

MIchael C.
MIchael C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time with Capt Buddy

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on March 21, 2025

We caught nine different species of fish. We were catching as soon as we threw the first line over. Ending up releasing a shark and a barracuda. We did walk away with 18 Red Snappers. The only thing we missed out on bucket list was a tarpon but maybe the next time. Highly recommend Capt Buddy for your fishing charter.

We caught nine different species of fish. We were catching as soon as we threw the first line over. Ending up releasing a shark and a barracuda. We did walk away with 18 Red Snappers. The only thing we missed out on bucket list was a tarpon but maybe the next time. Highly recommend Capt Buddy for your fishing charter.  

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 MIchael C. recommends Captain Buddy LaPointe
Buddy LaPointe
Buddy LaPointe (The Captain)
Replied on March 25, 2025
Thanks for booking me through Fishing Booker, Mike. I enjoyed making memories with you guys out on the water. I did want to clarify that those were “mangrove” snappers and not red snappers that we caught out in the shallows of Florida Bay. I hope we can get together again on a future trip to the Keys. Enjoy those filets! 😃 Capt Buddy LaPointe

Donald L.
Donald L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Snapper fishing

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 2, 2025

Captain Buddy is a amazing captain with great hospitality. He has a great knowledge of the sport which he is willing to help you identify what your catching and size limits allowable.. I highly recommend him for your next fishing trip..

Captain Buddy is a amazing captain with great hospitality. He has a great knowledge of the sport which he is willing to help you identify what your catching and size limits allowable.. I highly recommend him for your next fishing trip..  

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FAQs about Captain Buddy LaPointe

What are the trip rates for Captain Buddy LaPointe?

Captain Buddy LaPointe offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Captain Buddy LaPointe?

When you book a trip with Captain Buddy LaPointe, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Captain Buddy LaPointe?

Trips booked with Captain Buddy LaPointe include:

  • 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
What types of fishing does Captain Buddy LaPointe offer?

Captain Buddy LaPointe offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Captain Buddy LaPointe offer?

Captain Buddy LaPointe offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Captain Buddy LaPointe?

Top targeted fish species with Captain Buddy LaPointe include:

  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bluefish
  • Bonefish
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel

Your captain

Buddy LaPointe

Marathon, Florida, United States

7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
272 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since September 2017

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.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bluefish
Bluefish
Bonefish
Bonefish
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Cobia
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Spinning

Jigging

Popping

Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

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

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Checks

What’s biting in Marathon right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BluefishBluefish
BonefishBonefish
PermitPermit
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
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Half Day Trip (AM) booked 7 hours ago