Nick Ewald

Guide: Nick Ewald
Max Anglers: 3
Make: 18 Hells Bay
Motor: 150 HP
Pricing: Inshore full day - $1000.00
Half day - $600.00

Your backcountry fishing guide Captain Nick Ewald can draw on his 25 plus years as a professional charter/tournament fisherman, to deliver you a first class fishing experience.

As a long time resident of Islamorada, you can rely on his knowledge gained through extensive time spent on the water. Navigate the waters of Florida Bay, Everglades National Park, as well as Reef and Gulf waters. The abundance of wildlife to be observed along the way complements the vast varieties of species to target throughout the year. Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Snapper, Grouper, Triple Tail, Trout, Permit and Bonefish are only part of the availability the area is known for.

Enjoy a comfortable day on the water in a relaxed atmosphere, utilizing top of the line equipped Hells Bay Marquesa skiff or Pathfinder 24 Bay Boat.

Fishing Reports

October 27, 2026

October Fishing Report 2026

Bud n’ Mary’s Marina Fishing Report — October 2026 Week of Oct 1-7 Conditions: East-southeast wind easing through the week, from 15-20 kt early on to near 5 kt by Oct 5, with Islamorada tides running morning highs of 0.82-0.89 ft and lows of 0.09-0.41 ft. Compared with a year… Read More

This review is for Bud and Mary's 'Miss Islamorada' 'headboat' party fishing charter. My son and I were out in the Keys for a few days of
fishing looking to do some deep sea fishing. Bud and Mary's was recommended by several people. Called up - folks were super friendly
on the phone and booked my son and I for $70 each including licenses, tackle, and bait (great price!). Went out with them and about 20 others on the Miss Islamorada the following day and had a great day fishing. We rolled out of the harbor around 9:30 and got back in around 3:30. Stopped at around 8 spots throughout that time. Everyone on board caught fish and had a great time. Hats off to the Captain (Don't know his
name ) and especially deckhands Jude and Tyler - who ran around the entire 6 hours chumming, taking fish off hooks, baiting peoples lines, untangling lines...you name it. If you go out - tip these guys well after

Ken S.

10/24/2018

Great Party Fishing Boat Great trip with great crew. Everyone caught fish to bring home. You bottom fish and get to fish for yellowtail at the back of the boat. They will fillet your fish and bag them up for you.

leiza92

1/07/2023

Had a great time aboard the Miss Islamorada !! Super professional and friendly crew !! The captain was awesome. He explained everything in detail. He was always ready to answer a question or help you while we were anchored. The mates were the best I have ever encountered on a party boat !! Seth and Essex went far and above to make sure everyone caught fish and had a great time. So professional !! They seemed to be everywhere at once !! This boat may not have all the amenities some look for, like an air conditioned cabin and food for sale on board, but the Miss Islamorada is a serious fishing machine. Fast and stable. Leaves and arrives on time, 30 people max on the boat, which makes for an awesome mate to passenger ratio. I think there were about 20 people on my trip. Again, best mates I have seen yet. The mates provided us a variety of baits like ballyhoo, squid, and shrimp. They even hooked me up with live baits. Lots of action !! This boat also does not allow the stern to be reserved like many party boats I have been on. That is awesome. The mates split us up into 3 groups and rotated us to the stern where they had chummed the water. They gave us all spinning reels and shrimp for bait and we slayed the mangrove and yellowtail snappers !! Best part for me. So much fun. We also took turns drift fishing for yellowtail with shrimp and sinking chum balls. Crazy fun !! Everyone caught fish. The mates and captain also gladly filleted our fish and bagged them up for us. Thank you to the Captain and Crew of the Miss Islamorada. Great experience. I will return.

Phil H.

7/23/2022