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.
18
Reviews
4
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Custom Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(18 reviews)
Islamorada
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $680

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
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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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Erik C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome time with Captain Jim!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2025
Thumbs up and will recommend for sure.
Erik C. recommends Custom Charters
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Craig C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 24, 2025
Craig C. recommends Custom Charters
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Todd C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 12, 2025
Todd C. recommends Custom Charters
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Kelly T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 4, 2025
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Lisa M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip with Capt. Jim

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 29, 2025
We had a great half-day trip with Capt. Jim going after dolphin. Trip was a success!! Appreciate the cooking tips Capt. Jimโ€”-...
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