Mike Bassett

Guide: Mike Bassett
Max Anglers: 3
Make: Dolphin
Motor: 150 HP
Pricing: Inshore full day - $1000.00 (3rd person – add $100.00)
Half day - $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00)

Captain Mike Bassett of “Born and Raised Backcountry Fishing Charters” is a 4th generation Keys native and has been living and fishing in the florida keys for close to fifty years.

Under the tutelage of other captains and mates, Captain Mike learned the waters and his fishing abilities early on as a child and scouted many fishing areas to be able to maintain a good source of fishing productivity.

When you fish with Captain Mike you will expect to see the beautiful waters of Islamorada to the Gulf of Mexico, the flats, wreck fishing, backcountry, and everglades national park.

The wild life that surrounds the islands on his trips include many land and water birds, alligators, crocodiles, manatees, turtles and dolphins.

Fishing Reports

January 24, 2026

Late January Fishing Report

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My grandson's saltwater fly-fishing triumph. Mt grandson and I did a full day charter with Capt Nate Blackburn. We targeted Salt water fly-fishing. My grandson really wanted a Shark. Capt Nate put him on at least 7 sharks and he had 2 solid takers. He also caught Barracuda, Jack Cravelle, Redfish, Snapper and a large Sheepshead, all on his fly rod. I had a blast with Spinning tackle. We caught 40 to 50 fish overall. We saw a Bald Eagle and a large saltwater crocodile! We have a Life time of memories. Capt Nate knows how to fish this area!

John M

1/09/2024

5 stars to employees of Galley Girls cafe. Sweet ladies in the cafe. Good size breakfast plate.

5 stars to the employees in the office who listened to our needs and set us up with a smaller boat for just the two of us. He didn't try to upsell us to a bigger boat we didn't need.

50 gold stars to Jim Hendrix on the Dauntless!! Great captain, patient with me who is a complete novice. He knows his stuff: boat, fish, the ocean. Wouldn't hesitate going back.

Janet S.

3/16/2018

I looked at most of the websites prior to booking wirh Capt Rick. TOPSHELF; I got there plenty early and had breakfast at their store. Great call, biscuits and gravy large portion and very good!
It was still 30 minutes before our scheduled time to leave so I asked around the bait shop if Ricky was there yet. I was told that he had left to go get bait, usually this is done on the way to the fishing grounds taking up your fish time. I was aready pleased when Capt Ricky showed up and was ready to leave. His boat was outfitted with the latest in gear and electrionics. I really liked his trolling motor, it was tied to the GPS so when we got to site the motor kept us in perfect position for the bait to drift over the reef. I caught too many fish! Grouper types, snapper types LOTS of great eats!
Capt Ricky is a very good Skipper, he knows the waters and follows the tides very well. I am already planning next years trip and plan to book with Capt Rick @ Bud & Mary's.....

Ed B.

12/17/2013