John Johansen - Bud n' Mary's Islamorada Fishing Marina Bud n' Mary's Islamorada Fishing Marina

John Johansen

Guide: John Johansen
Max Anglers: 3
Make: Seacraft
Motor: 200 HP
Pricing: Inshore full day - $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00)
Half day - $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00)

John Johansen

For over 20 years I have been an Islamorada fishing guide specializing in light spin tackle and fly fishing on the waters surrounding Islamorada and it’s neighboring islands in the beautiful Florida Keys. For years this area has been the “go to” destination for the serious saltwater angler.

More world record saltwater fish have been caught here than any other place in the world. New records are being set by fly fishing anglers in the Islamorada area to this day. Still, nothing is more rewarding to me than seeing new and upcoming anglers test their saltwater fishing skills against our local saltwater game fish.

All you need to bring is the desire to fish and something to drink! Everything else is supplied. Whether you’re a novice or world class angler and fly fishing expert, there is no better place to learn or hone your saltwater fishing skills than here in the pristine waters off Islamorada in our Fabulous Florida Keys.

Come join me on a fishing adventure in the beautiful backcountry waters of Islamorada and the surrounding Florida Keys. Local knowledge catches fish and Captain John has it!

Fishing Reports

December 28, 2025

Late December 2025 Fishing Report

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Chartered a 1/2 day offshore trip. Captain and mate very professional. Whole operation is top notch. Ordered breakfast the day before and a box lunch to take out on the boat. With the marina located 5 miles from the fishing you get a real bang for your buck. The run out took 15 minutes then we started fishing. Weather was very nice and we caught 7 fish. Unfortunately the 2 black Grouper we managed to get out of their holes are out of season until NEXT week. Saw a sailfish but wasn't interested in the live bait we cast in front of him. I highly recommend Bud n' Mary's. The Stanczyk family run a fantastic business. They take care of the customers at any cost.

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Robert B.

4/24/2018

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.

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Poochkin

5/14/2023

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