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
(26 reviews)
Islamorada
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $680

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
Nice day out on the water with little fish
Nice day out on the water with little fish
Awesome Day
+20
Angler rating
23
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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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   NEW  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
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   NEW  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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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 reef 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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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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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 reef 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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