Bill Bassett

Guide: Bill Bassett
Max Anglers: 3
Make: Maverick
Motor: 115 HP
Pricing: Inshore full day - $900.00 (3rd person – add $100.00)
Half day - $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00)

Captain Bill Bassett, formerly of Sachem Charters, and a Florida Keys Native, has had the privilege to fish both inshore and offshore throughout his career. He’s been able to fish both fly and a bait, with a dozen world records under his belt. He’s traveled the fishing world, but there is no other place like fishing the Florida Keys.

Some of his fondest memories involve watchin his kids catch some of their first fish in the Everglades National Park. Capt. Bill also offers solo canoe trips in the winter time, please inquire for details!

Fishing Reports

April 14, 2024

Mid April Report – Broad Minded Strikes Again!

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I used Bud N Marry's marina to get on the Miss Islamorada Charter to do some reef fishing recently. It was a rainy day when we got there. I was excited we were still going to departure and be all day out. The rain shortly stopped. The ocean was calm and the fish were rambunctious. Captain Ben was true gentleman, so courteous, so nice and extremely caring. He was making sure that everyone hooked at least one good sized fish for dinner. Even though he is the captain he worked his tail off, even making bait ball for those of us in the back of the boat catching snappers.He took us to a great spot, even encountered some bull sharks.

Bring your own drinks and snack, none of it its provided for you. You will have great fun and you will go home with a bucket or cooler of fish. They provided an array of bait and they will help you every step of the way. The bait doesn't promise that you will catch fish but at least they will die trying for you. Great experience, gorgeous day to be out, turquoise waters and alligator reef beautiful as always. Nice boat, stable and smooth ride to the reef and back.

Hilda H.

7/24/2015

A Great Place for Anglers A great spot for anglers. We fished for five days and, with one exception, the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The offshore boats were serviceable, if not spotless, and the skiffs were all very nice. We stayed right at the marina in dated but clean rooms, and there's a great restaurant (Lazy Daze) next door (but the on-site cafe is poor). Everything is on island time so don't expect efficiency, but that's part of the charm. We would absolutely come again.

Poochkin

5/14/2023

We booked a trip with Captain Tyler Valles to fish the flats and backcountry. Captain Tyler was very accommodating, extremely knowledgeable, and motivated to provide everything we wanted to experience. His experience and professionalism made this an outstanding trip that we will definitely book again the next time we are in the Keys.

Damon S.

9/15/2023