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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    The bite is often best in the morning! Come aboard and fish for whatever is biting, from Tarpon, sharks, and Barracuda to Snapper, Seatrout, and Spanish Mackerel. A fishing license and gear are provided.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $600
    This trip includes four hours of inshore/nearshore fishing, for Snapper, Permit, Barracuda, and much more.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $800
    Allows more time than a half day to enjoy more types of fishing, i.e. combining flats fishing with Tarpon fishing, or bay fishing with some evening Tarpon fishing.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    Allows for longer runs to more distant fishing grounds that receive less fishing pressure. A wide variety of fish is available including Tarpon, sharks, Barracuda, Snapper, Seatrout, Spanish Mackerel, Snook, and Redfish.
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FAQs about 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)

When you book a trip with Captain Buddy LaPointe, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

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

Captain Buddy LaPointe offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Captain Buddy LaPointe offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing

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

Meet the Captain

Buddy LaPointe
Marathon, Florida, United States
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
243 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2017
Angler's Choice
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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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bluefish Bluefish
Bonefish Bonefish
Cero Mackerel Cero Mackerel

Boat specs

Cobia (Bay boat) originally built in 2007. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 243 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Michelle L.
Saratoga, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Thank you, Buddy!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 5, 2023
Buddy took us out for a half day fishing trip.  Before the trip, his communications with us were efficient, responsive and...
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Matt B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Marathon fishing trip.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on March 4, 2024
Great trip with Buddy. He was very helpful showing my family a great time out on the water. Ended up catching 10 different...
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BEN R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

All kinds of species

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 20, 2024
Buddy was awesome with my son TJ(11yrs old)….My son’s goal was to catch all kinds of species for this trip….after finding...
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Tiffany C.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Always a great day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 9, 2023
Every year we anxiously await our fishing trips to the Keys knowing that Buddy will put us on the fish.  We caught the “fishing...
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Tiffany S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect day fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 21, 2024
Captain Buddy put us on fish ensuring all 4 of us caught multiple fish and even different species, 9 of them including sharks....
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