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
(133 reviews)
Big Pine Key
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Trips from US $700
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(35 reviews)
Big Pine Key
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 169 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (137)
Caught lots of fish
Caught lots of fish
Caught lots of fish
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Angler rating
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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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Bernie S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Experience pays

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on January 6, 2025
Been on several similar trips, Jim knows his game and focused on fun for all. Very attentive to the inexperienced fishermen,...
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Yvonne M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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GREAT CHARTER!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Reef, Wreck on February 22, 2024
This was our 2nd booking with Captain Jim. He is extremely knowledgeable about where to go to have the best fishing experience!ย ...
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Robert A.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Decent Day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Reef, Wrecks on May 16, 2025
The day was underwhelming due to trolling for barracuda off the dock. We were targeting yellow tail and grouper. We did get...
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Matthew H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
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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Tina W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 23, 2024
First time fishing trip for my wife, Capt. Jim made her feel very comfortable and was very patient with her. We caught a few...
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