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
(39 reviews)
Islamorada
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 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
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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
87%
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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
Overall

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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Joe R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We caught a sailfish and had lots of fun!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day reef fishing Trip (AM) on July 22, 2026
Captain took care of my son and me, and we had lots of fun. We caught some fish and enjoyed the day together. Captain was great...
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Tim S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day reef fishing Trip (AM) on July 26, 2026
Captain Jim was great. He made sure we made some memories and had a good time. Will be back next year!
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