Bud N' Mary's Fishing Marina is located in Islamorada, Florida, The Sportfishing Capital of The World! It was established in 1944, and over the years has been one of the most famous sportfishing destinations in the world! It is home to over 40 of the finest offshore captains and backcountry guides. We also have a spectacular party fishing boat, the Miss Islamorada. There is also a great dive shop, boat rentals, motel, boat storage, transient dockage, and tackle store. We will be posting fishing related events, catches, media publications, and overall news concerning Bud N' Mary's here, so keep tuned in! You can contact Bud N' Mary's at 1-800-742-7945 or e-mail us:
bnmfm@budnmarys.com.
Welcome to our Florida Keys Fishing Reports section. Here we will be posting all the catch reports both offshore and backcountry around Islamorada and the Florida Keys. Remember all captains can be booked through Bud N' Mary's Florida Keys Fishing Charters by calling 1-800-742-7945. Islamorada Fishing Reports vary year round, so check back often! Thanks!
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P.S. You can also read Capt. Rick Stanczyks updated fishing reports here or tarpon reports here (during season).
Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 10:30AM Capt. Merv Finch and mate Haines Salmone had the Hegedus Party out fishing the reef on 6/11/08. The seas were calm, and they fished 100 to 200 ft along the edge of the reef, west of alligator light. Gary Hegedus' party caught a limit of king mackeral up to 25 lbs, 8 mutton snappers up to 16 lbs, 20 lb amberjack, and released 9 sharks up to 40 lbs! Great action out there!
Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 10:28AM Capt. Sid Bryant took Phil McManus out fishing on 6/12/08 for tarpon. They caught an 80 lb fish on light 15lb spinning tackle fishing with a light breeze! Nice!
Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 09:59AM Capt. Glen Miller & Mate Sam Worden of the Gon Fishin V took Rolland & his boys, along with Bryan and his son James offshore fishing. They had a beautiful day with S.E. winds at 10 knots. Trolling out, highspeed, they caught and landed a nice blakfin tuna, followed by a 110 lb Blue Marlin!!! In only 350 ft water, James (9) had an outstanding 30 minute battle with the blue! It came up and ate a black & red rigged ballyhoo bait. They found a pallet later in the day and loaded up with dolphin of all sizes. Great job guys!
Monday, June 9, 2008 at 10:18AM Capt. Merv Finch and mate Haines Salmone had good fishing with the Forum Stucco Group. The winds were 15-20 knots with 3 to 5 foot seas. It produced good dolphin action 10-20 miles off Alligator lighthouse. Most were schoolies, but John White from Sanford, FL caught a 34 lb Bull Dolphin. This fish is shown in the photo with Haines! Great job fellas!
Monday, June 9, 2008 at 09:57AM Capt. Vinnie Biondoletti has had some good luck in the back country lately. On 6/4/08 he fished John Eaton and caught him 4 bonefish in the 4 - 6 lb range. That evening and one other evening he fished Brian Mahoney, and went a total 5 for 8 tarpon, in the 50 - 125 lb range. On 6/5/08 he took Ray and Eric Kensic, and went 4 for 7 tarpon 75 - 100 lbs. Great job!