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

July 15, 2026

Early Summer Fishing Report

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

“Great day trip!” Great trip on the Miss Islamorada. Captain kept us on the fish all day. We caught just under 30... read more

dalev456

2/13/2024

Best head boat. They used shrimp and mixed there own chum. I limited out on Yellow Tail Snapper in about 1 hr flatlining off the back and fished the trip bottom fishing (very slow) but the best charter in the Keys that I found (I went on both in Islamorada and both in Marathon).

Nate B.

4/02/2016

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