One of the cool things about Bud n’ Mary’s Marina is that it is home to hundreds of resident tarpon! Over the years, the tarpon have taken refuge in the marina as we’ve stopped allowing fishing in the marina basin and customers walk around and feed them daily as do the captains who are cleaning fish there regularly. You can feed tarpon from 10 lbs up to 200 lbs and have them eating almost right out of your hand! Don’t worry – they don’t have teeth. We also get a variety of sharks (mostly nurse sharks) though on occasion we have big lemon sharks and bull sharks come into the basin as well (so no swimming!) We also have some resident goliath groupers which the staff or local captains are happy to point out if they’re around. You can buy a bucket of tarpon food from the tackle shop in the office. We’re also offering a free bucket of food if you eat lunch at the cafe.
July 15, 2026
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This is hands down the best all day party boat fishing trip you can take in the Keys. The crew works to put you on fish. Well managed as they take turns putting everyone at the back of the boat to fish. Loaded up in the chum balls and you were catching fish. The captain was a very personable and nice guy to discuss fishing and Keys attractions with. Not an old salt who could care less. Great place and the best 70 dollars you will spend all day
Amazing method of fishing. They put us on the spots the bottom fishing was a bit slow but since we were yellow tail fishing they allowed everyone an opportunity at the back of the boat and helped explain how to fish. Overall everyone caught fish to keep and throw back and was extremely fun.
The accommodations at Bud N' Mary's exceeded all my expectations! The staff was friendly and very helpful with any questions or request for assistance. I stayed at the marina on the "Lucky Lady" houseboat and couldn't have been more satisfied. Fully equipped, clean and comfortable accommodations with a deck overlooking the ocean. I took advantage of their boat rental service and enjoyed a few days fishing in the back water. I look forward to a return trip for Tarpon season and will definitely stay @ the "Lucky Lady" again . . . Highly recommend
