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
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 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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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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Mike A.
Bad
1.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Zero stars do not recommend at all

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 31, 2025
zero stars on this charter if you ย  If you like paying $850 to catch no fish, be soaked from head to toe (not from rain) and...
Mike A. does not recommend Custom Charters
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Sam M.
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

I would not book this charter

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Fish and Fun on July 24, 2025
Captain came without enough and appropriate bait for what we wanted to fish for. Also, captain would not listen to what we...
Sam M. does not recommend Custom Charters
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