Captain
Jim Butler

Member since April 2025 Islamorada, United States
Background
I started fishing as a kid fishing for Smallmouth Bass on mid-west rivers. In the mid 1980's started fishing the Florida Keys and became hooked on the offshore fishing!
Techniques
Bottom fishing for Grouper has been one of my favorites, then go trolling for the offshore species.

Hey, I'm Captain Jim Butler

Islamorada, United States
Background
I started fishing as a kid fishing for Smallmouth Bass on mid-west rivers. In the mid 1980's started fishing the Florida Keys and became hooked on the offshore fishing!
Techniques
Bottom fishing for Grouper has been one of my favorites, then go trolling for the offshore species.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(36 reviews)
Islamorada
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (30)
Great Trip!
one of the best experiences we have had fishing
one of the best experiences we have had fishing
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Angler rating
32
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Tim O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

One of the best experiences we have had fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day reef fishing Trip (AM) on May 24, 2026
we had a great day fishing with Captain Jim caught eight really nice mango snappers. it was a super windy day and choppy..and...
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John R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   Full day reef and offshore on March 26, 2026
My son Jack and I had a wonderful day fishing with Captain Jim! He was a blessingto work with, great equipment and undying...
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John O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We had a great time, plan to book again

VERIFIED   Half Day reef fishing Trip (AM) on March 1, 2026
Jim was great, he was super flexible and allowed us to do what we wanted to do. He also did a great job explaining our fishing...
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Jim M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time

VERIFIED   Half Day reef fishing Trip (AM) on February 6, 2026
We went out in the middle of the coldest weather the keys has seen in 15 years. Captain Jim is hard working, nice boat and...
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David W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Day

VERIFIED   Half day reef fishing on January 25, 2026
cant beat the Captains knowledge of the area and fishing. Catered to different fishing experience levels helping the less experienced...
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