Bill Bassett

Guide: Bill Bassett
Max Anglers: 3
Make: Maverick
Motor: 115 HP
Pricing: Inshore full day - $900.00 (3rd person – add $100.00)
Half day - $600.00 (3rd person – add $100.00)

Captain Bill Bassett, formerly of Sachem Charters, and a Florida Keys Native, has had the privilege to fish both inshore and offshore throughout his career. He’s been able to fish both fly and a bait, with a dozen world records under his belt. He’s traveled the fishing world, but there is no other place like fishing the Florida Keys.

Some of his fondest memories involve watchin his kids catch some of their first fish in the Everglades National Park. Capt. Bill also offers solo canoe trips in the winter time, please inquire for details!

Fishing Reports

October 24, 2024

End of October Fishing Report!

Captain Bill Bassett at Bud and Mary’s My husband and I are boat owners and fish out of OCNJ for the past 30+ years. We came to Islamorada to fish a full day back country through the Everglades for a new experience; catch some fish new to us and see some cool wildlife. Friends referred us to Bud and Mary’s and after chatting with us for a bit, Chrissy paired us with Capt Bill Bassett saying that it would be a great fit, and she was right. Capt Bill is a master of his craft, knows where to fish, how to catch and cater to his clients. We caught snook, bonefish, sea trout, a bunch of jacks and saw some crocs 😀. He’s also an entertaining conversationalist, the 8 hour trip passed in a blink. What a fantastic experience, thanks so much Captain Bill and Bud & Mary’s Marina!

Yolanda M

1/28/2024

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

A Great Place for Anglers A great spot for anglers. We fished for five days and, with one exception, the guides were friendly and knowledgeable. The offshore boats were serviceable, if not spotless, and the skiffs were all very nice. We stayed right at the marina in dated but clean rooms, and there's a great restaurant (Lazy Daze) next door (but the on-site cafe is poor). Everything is on island time so don't expect efficiency, but that's part of the charm. We would absolutely come again.

Poochkin

5/14/2023