Captain
Jim Peabody

Member since December 2017 Big Pine Key, United States
Background
Captain Jim Peabody has been mastering the waters in and around Big Pine Key for well over three decades. Jim has devoted his life to fishing in the Florida Keys. Having spent thousands of hours on the water of both Atlantic and Gulf side, Jim gained a vast and thorough knowledge of the area. He enjoys being on the water and there is nothing else he’d rather do.

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Big Pine Key, United States
Background
Captain Jim Peabody has been mastering the waters in and around Big Pine Key for well over three decades. Jim has devoted his life to fishing in the Florida Keys. Having spent thousands of hours on the water of both Atlantic and Gulf side, Jim gained a vast and thorough knowledge of the area. He enjoys being on the water and there is nothing else he’d rather do.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(129 reviews)
Angler's choice
Big Pine Key
 Last booking: 14 hours ago
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Trips from US $700
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(33 reviews)
Angler's choice
Big Pine Key
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 162 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (132)
Best Captain Ever
Great Experience!
Excellent day on the water
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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Kristina G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef, Wreck on April 27, 2025
Captain Jim was able to fit us in for a last minute morning trip and we had a great time. We are experienced anglers, but we...
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Michael S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef, Wreck on February 24, 2025
Captain Jim knew where the fish are and put us on some good spots, heโ€™s a personable character who knows his shit.. with...
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Steve I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Experience

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Reef, Wrecks on February 4, 2025
Captain Jim did an amazing job, we booked an all day trip. He made sure that our trip was everything we expected . He genuinely...
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Dianna P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Captain Ever

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip - Reef, Wrecks on June 18, 2025
Had a great time with my family today on our trip with Jim . I highly recommend Jim to take you out fishing he is a great guy...
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Matthew H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef, Wreck on December 30, 2024
Jim, and first mate Gina, are great people who make every effort to track down the species of your choice.ย  A great day on...
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