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Find your fishing charters

  • Offshore Charters

    our entire offshore fishing fleet and find the boat that is right for you.

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  • Backcountry Charters

    Two dozen experienced flats fishing guides ready to take you on the trip of a lifetime.

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About Bud N’ Mary’s captains and guides

If your considering making the trip to Florida for a Fishing Charter, don’t cut yourself short! Be sure to head down to the beautiful Florida Keys! Islamorada is known as the ‘sportfishing capital of the world,’ and for good reason! Many world records, both on spin and fly tackle, have been set in the Florida Keys. Many of the captains and guides who fish out of Bud N’ Marys are world renowned tournament winners having fished all over the world – perfecting their craft right here in beautiful Islamorada.

The pristine waters of the atlantic ocean, gulf of mexico, and Florida Bay all converge near Islamorada – providing anglers with an opportunity to catch almost every fish that swims in the Atlantic Ocean.

So if you’re going Fishing in Florida, come on down a littler futher to the true American Caribbean and discover the true Sportfishing Capital of the World!

Bud N’ Mary’s has been in business since 1944 and many of our captains and guides are 2nd and 3rd generation fishermen, so you don’t have to worry about fishing with an inexperienced guide when you book a charter with Bud N’ Marys. Our Captains and Guides are hand picked and time tested.

We make sure you will be fishing with a friendly local guide who has the experience needed to provide the trip of a lifetime.

Deposits

$400.00 – per trip for Offshore Charters.

$200.00 – per trip for Backcountry Charters.

  • Deposits are required at the time reservations are made. Deposit payments are subject to a 4% service fee.
  • If reservations are cancelled 30 days or more prior to the trip, the deposit will be refunded, less a 10% service fee.
  • Trip balances paid through marina office are subject to 4% fee, but this can be avoided by bringing cash or check directly for captain. Some captains will take credit card but please check beforehand.
  • Trips cancelled within 24 hours of departure or ‘no shows’ will be charged in full.
  • In case of severe weather, the customer and the captain will discuss either rebooking for another day or canceling the trip. In the event the trip is cancelled, the deposit will be refunded, less a 10% service fee.
  • If reservations are cancelled less than 30 days prior to the trip, the deposit will not be refunded.

Fishing Reports

Early Summer Fishing Report

Early Summer Fishing in the Florida Keys June & Early July: Prime Time for Anglers If there is one time of year that truly showcases everything the Florida Keys fishery has to offer, it’s early summer. June and early July bring warm water, calm seas, abundant bait, and an incredible… Read More

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5 star ratingExcellent Fishing Charter w Capt. Trentin Leary I recently enjoyed a half-day fishing charter with Captain Trentin Leary, which was both enjoyable and successful. His extensive knowledge of the best fishing spots ensured we caught plenty of fish. We were happy to know that we had enough for lunch and dinner. Trentin's social nature and expert guidance made the experience educational and engaging. The scenic surroundings and a well-equipped boat added to the day's pleasure. I highly recommend Captain Trentin Leary for an unforgettable fishing adventure.
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Joshua Hugh W
12/24/2023
5 star ratingBuy all my bait, fuel and lunch here. Great staff and friendly owners.
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Tom P.
1/03/2015
5 star ratingMy boyfriend and I went on an all day fishing trip on the Early Bird with Captain Ross and Justin. We had a fantastic time! Water was a little choppy but Captain Ross made it feel like it was calm. Justin kicked ass at setting us up to catch fish, very quick and efficient! They knew were the spots were! Very friendly and fun. On the ride back to the doc, we both fell asleep. What a great day! Thank you to Bud and Mary and Ross and Justin for making a great memory for us!
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Jessica B.
2/27/2019