James Klein

Guide: James Klein
Max Anglers: 4
Make: Pathfinder
Motor: 250 hp
Pricing: Inshore full day - $1300.00
Half day - $800.00

Capt. James Klein is a 2nd generation fishing guide from Islamorada and runs a 22′ Pathfinder Bay Boat. He can take up to 4 people fishing so his boat is great for larger groups, families, and kids! Capt. James grew up in the Florida Keys, fishing a lot with his dad Capt. Tim Klein who is a world renown fishing guide. James loves catching tarpon, snook, snapper, and just about anything that swims. Come book a day with Capt. James and share his passion on the water!

Fishing Reports

October 24, 2024

End of October Fishing Report!

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

Captain was a little rude and condescending, First Mate was a little curt and impatient, but the Second Mate (Nick) was Great! Some of the tackle was really old and worn out, bait was hard to come by during the last hour of fishing......so I would not recommend this charter boat.

David A.

6/11/2021

Well we got this place as a recommendation to cook our fish that we just caught! Great and staff super nice. The Conch Fritters were delicious. Our Snapper was cooked in a sautéed way. But be specific on how you want to cook "your" fish. We thought it was sautéed but actually came sautéed in a battered egg covering. We just wanted the delicious fresh fish taste which didn't happen.
Cole slaw God and basic salad was fine.
Would recommend this place. Good service, good fritters and of course my fish.

Gail Z.

2/03/2015