Bud n' Mary's Islamorada Fishing Marina

Fishing Reports

All the catch reports both offshore and backcountry around Islamorada and the Florida Keys.

October 24, 2024
End of October Fishing Report!
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May 5, 2024
618# Swordfish for Catch 22!
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April 14, 2024
Mid April Report – Broad Minded Strikes Again!
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What Our Customers Say...

 Captain Bill Bassett at Bud and Mary’s My husband and I are boat owners and fish out of OCNJ for the past 30+ years. We came to Islamorada to fish a full day back country through the Everglades for a new experience; catch some fish new to us and see some cool wildlife. Friends referred us to Bud and Mary’s and after chatting with us for a bit, Chrissy paired us with Capt Bill Bassett saying that it would be a great fit, and she was right. Capt Bill is a master of his craft, knows where to fish, how to catch and cater to his clients. We caught snook, bonefish, sea trout, a bunch of jacks and saw some crocs 😀. He’s also an entertaining conversationalist, the 8 hour trip passed in a blink. What a fantastic experience, thanks so much Captain Bill and Bud & Mary’s Marina!
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Yolanda M
1/28/2024
 Epic bucket list fishing trip! Went fishing on the Broad Minded with Capt Mike Varney.  There are no words to describe how excellent the day was! 
 
 2 keeper swords
 3 dolphin
 2 queen snapper 
 Several small, but tasty, tuna
 And a couple of good smokers
 
 Capt Mike is fantastic- he knows the fishing spots, and he’s very pleasant. All you have to do is listen to him and follow instructions and you will have an amazing day. 
 
 We were targeting Swords and made sure that we booked the trip on the appropriate days for prime swordfishing. If your target is a swordfish, please do your homework.
 
 Highly highly recommend this boat and this Capt.!
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Melissa C
11/14/2024
 Incredible Fishing Trip We had three couples who wanted to get out on the water and fish.  Capt John Johansen and Capt Ted Wilson were kind enough to take us out and we had ourselves a boys vs girls fishing trip.  I have to say, both captains outdid themselves as everybody had a wonderful experience.  Capt Ted took excellent care of the ladies and they caught some giant grouper, shark, and jacks.  Capt John kept us on big game all day.  At one point, we were tripled up with two grouper and one cobia.  Somehow, Capt John managed to help us land all 3 at the same time.  Cannot thank these gentlemen enough for great day of fishing.  Would absolutely recommend them  to anybody of any skill level looking to get on some FL Keys fishing.
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Robert I
1/30/2024