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.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Custom Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(23 reviews)
Islamorada
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $680

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
Awesome Day
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
92%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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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 reef 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

Captain Jim is on fish right away! His experience made fishing easy and a whole lot of fun! If youโ€™re around Islamorada for vacation or the keys, book a trip with Captain Jim and he will put you on some fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day reef fishing Trip (AM) on June 14, 2025
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 reef 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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Bradley R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip reef on January 4, 2026
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Jack F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day reef fishing Trip (AM) on December 30, 2025
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