Cory Nelson (Bay Boat) - Bud n' Mary's Islamorada Fishing Marina

Cory Nelson (Bay Boat)

Guide: Cory Nelson (Bay Boat)
Max Anglers: 4
Make: 26 Pathfinder
Motor: 300 HP
Pricing: Inshore full day - $1300.00
Half day - $800.00

Cory Nelson (Bay Boat)

Capt. Cory Nelson also runs a 26 Pathfinder Bay Boat! Comfortable for up to 4 anglers. If you’ve got a larger party and are looking for a comfortable option to fish the bay, look no further.
Cory Nelson is a Florida native with a love for the backcountry and 10 years of experience with inshore and offshore fishing. When he’s not on a charter, you can typically find him enjoying a day out on the water with his daughter Bindi or pursuing one of his numerous adrenaline driven hobbies. Cory is passionate about sight fishing on fly and spin particularly permit, tarpon, and bonefish – but if you’ve got a larger party of up to 4 he can accommodate with this larger boat for other styles of fishing. Cory welcomes anglers of all experience levels and looks forward to making it a great day out on the water!

Captain Cory competes in numerous tournaments including the Islamorada Gold Cup, Jimmy Johnson, Reef cup, and blue/white marlin tournaments in the Bahamas and Cuba.

Fishing Reports

January 24, 2026

Late January Fishing Report

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Great, fun experience. Highly recommend Took my two sons (17 and 21 years) and my brother there. We stayed in the Ocean Front House and went deep sea fishing for one day and backcountry fishing for one day. We had a great time. It was a great experience. It was kind of slow days for fishing but we caught fish and had a fun time. The boat captains did everything they could to put us on the fish
The Ocean Front house we stayed in was simple and clean. And about 20 yards from where we stepped on the boat. That is super convenient so you could sleep longer in the morning without having to drive a ways to get to the boat and you could get to your room for a nap after a long day of fishing.
Despite not getting the catch of a lifetime we hoped for, it was still a great experience and everyone had a great time. All the captains, mates, staff, and anyone else involved in the operations there were friendly and helpful. I will come back again 100%! Even once we catch the fish of a lifetime, we will keep coming back.

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Setafavn

1/05/2024

We were looking for an inexpensive fishing charter for the day when we drove by and saw the sign, $70 all day party boat. COVID restrictions limited boat capacity to 30 which was the perfect amount of people without being over crowded. The boat wasn't luxurious by any means but what do you expect for that price. Not a long ride out, about 45 minutes. The captain had us on fish all day! The deck hands, Ray and Erin were awesome guys and very helpful with anything you needed. All you had to do was bait your hook and catch the fish! Most of the day was fishing and not riding which was great. Definitely will be back! Thanks guys, cheers!

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John T.

4/02/2021

Captain Rick Stanczyk had us on the fish all day! BEST DAY OF FISHING EVER. Tarpon, Goliath Grouper, sharks, huge snook. Can't think of s better father son outing.

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M V.

8/02/2014