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
4.7 / 5
(18 reviews)
Islamorada
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $680

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (20)
Great Trip with a Friendly, Capable Guide
Great Trip with a Friendly, Capable Guide
Great Trip with a Friendly, Capable Guide
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
91%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Brian C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Jim was AWESOME

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 12, 2025
We had an unforgettable day on the water! The captain was fantasticโ€”friendly, knowledgeable, and great with my son. He made...
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Rachael R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught mahi mahi!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on June 30, 2025
Captain Jim was great and his boat had everything we needed. We did the 6 hour trip and caught mahi mahi and almost a wahoo!...
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Ivory R. J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt Jim is one heck of a fisherman!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 28, 2025
We went out today fishing for Mahi, a trip ten years in the effort. Capt Jim put us right on the fish! We left at 8 and had...
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Jesse I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
Went out today with Captain Jim and had one heck of an experience catching Wahoo, Mahi, and black fin tuna! If you want to...
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Richard F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic day on the water

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 30, 2025
Captain Jim and his boat were perfect for a day on the water.ย  The boat was immaculate when we arrived and captain Jim was...
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