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

April 21, 2026

March 2026 Fishing Report

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Party boat fishing at its best! I decided to go fishing on the Bud and Marys Islamorada party boat! I had a great time and caught my limit of snapper! This was only $110.0 and I caught as many fish as I would spending $1000.0 and I met a lot of very nice folks from around the country! The captain was top notch and they have a very fair system of rotating folks around to the good spots.to fish. I highly recommend this boat and Captain!

289oscars

7/16/2024

Great “days” fishing Great days fishing, helpful crew. Caught our quota of yellow tailed snapper so finished about an hour and half early. It was a really hot day, so we had had enough by then.

Clive C

5/28/2024

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