- Location
- Marathon, Florida
- Trip Types
- Light tackle, fly fishing, tarpon and family fishing
- Phone
- 305-393-1145
Captain Buddy LaPointe offers guided fishing from Marathon and Grassy Key. His operation combines light-tackle and fly-fishing trips with family outings. The business describes more than 40 years of guiding experience in Marathon and emphasizes patient instruction for children and new anglers.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Captain Buddy LaPointe |
|---|---|
| Area | Marathon, Florida |
| Departure / address | Grassy Key Marina, 59073 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050. Confirm the meeting point. |
| Phone | 305-393-1145 |
| Use the operator’s website or phone; no public email was confirmed in the reviewed pages. | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Captain Buddy LaPointe |
| Trip options | Light tackle, fly fishing, tarpon and family fishing |
Fishing styles
Technical flats trips focus on sight casting with spinning or fly tackle. Possible targets include bonefish, permit, tarpon, barracuda and sharks. Family fishing takes a different approach, with outings in shallow Florida Bay waters. Tell Buddy whether you want casting practice or a more relaxed mixed-species trip.
Tarpon option
The published tarpon listing describes a four-hour afternoon charter at $700. It uses a 21-foot Cobia with a 175-horsepower Yamaha engine and allows up to four passengers. Confirm the current boat and fare for your chosen date.
Equipment and preparation
The family trip information lists licenses, bait, fishing gear and a chilled cooler. Ask what is included on a specialized fly or tarpon outing. Bring food, drinks, polarized sunglasses and sun protection. Tell the captain if children need life jackets.
Booking and arrival
The contact page lists Grassy Key Marina on Overseas Highway. Buddy confirms meeting details during booking. Ask about the best starting time for your target, the total fare and the weather cancellation policy. Capacity and departure arrangements should be confirmed for the exact trip.
Details checked September 29, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.
Featured photo: Guests leaning over the boat beside a tarpon on a Captain Buddy LaPointe trip. Photo from Captain Buddy LaPointe.
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