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
(26 reviews)
Islamorada
 3 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 26 reviews
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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
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Angler rating
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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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Beth P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day reef fishing Trip (AM) on August 8, 2025
Went out with family for half-day, and although not many fish were caught, we had fun out on the water!ย  Captain Jim was a...
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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 reef fishing 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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Travis R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time with my son

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 24, 2025
Capt. Jim worked hard to put us on fish and my son caught his first Mahi, tilefish, and yellow eye snapper.
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Brandon M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good day trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip reef on August 16, 2025
Captain Jim works hard for you all day , puts you on fish . all around great experience
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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 reef fishing Trip (AM) on July 26, 2025
Thumbs up and will recommend for sure.
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