Capt. Eric Ehlers is a true Islamorada native! He grew up fishing with his father, Capt. Mike, who has been a long time guide in Islamorada. Capt. Eric enjoys fishing for anything and everything, so whether you want to throw the fly at tarpon, or just bend the rod with snapper and sea trout, he can show you a good time on the water.
July 15, 2026
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
Had lots of luck so great fishing, all six of us got some at the end we ended up w 48 decent sized fish, the folks on the boat were knowledgeable, would definitely recommend using them.
If you are looking for an amazing day of fishing this is the place to go! Bud N' Mary's Fishing Marina is amazing! We went out in the morning and caught so many fish! Literally one after the other! The crew was amazing and was already there when you needed a new hook, line, or bait. We enjoyed our day and we will go back again!
Fished with Capt Rick in the Gulf last week, wreck fishing after a bad cold front. Non stop action for Spanish Mackerel and Blue Fish, even a few bonus snapper for lunch. Action was so great my son took out his fly rod for the Spanish and slammed them on the fly. If you want a fun filled action day, call Capt Rick at Bud and Mary's 
