
After many trips with him over the past two years, I can confidently say Chris is the most enjoyable guide I’ve ever fished with. You can’t throw a rock in... read more the Keys without hitting three guides, but you’d be hard pressed to find one more deserving of your time, money, and trust.
Of course, he knows where the fish live. In a single day last month, we had legitimate shots at bonefish, permit, snook, and redfish, and he’s put me on fish every single day we’ve gone out. His knowledge of the area, the fish, and the other wildlife is unparalleled.
More importantly though (at least to me), he’s just an awesome person to spend a day with. He genuinely wants his clients to have a good time, and it shows. His skiff is immaculate, and, during the times in between shots, he’s such an easy person to talk to. As proof, my wife came with us on my first trip with him, and he got plus points for not only making her feel welcome, but also striking up conversations that she could participate in. I can’t wait for my next few days on his bow.
Book a trip (or several) with him. You won’t regret it.


February 8, 2023
I am a fishing Guide in south texas, and a tarpon and snook on light tackel in florida has been a bucket list item for me for 30 years and... read more at age 50 I was fortunate enough to have had capt. Chris jones taking myself and wife out. This man is very professional, respectful, and very knowledgeable and does a great job on putting u in position to catch that lifetime fish. !! Thank u for making this possible, great guide, great trip. If u are considering going to islamorada area ro fish do yourself a favor and call and book a trip !
Thanks Chris
Capt. Ronnie Mcbroom
Sweet Water Guide Service

September 22, 2020
Chris is far and away the best guide we have ever had. We have fished with Chris 2-3 times per year since 2007. He has extensive knowledge about... read more fly fishing and the areas he fishes. Chris is unfailingly patient and helpful with his gentle assistance...More


April 12, 2014
Captain Chris is an extremely professional, humble and knowledgeable guide. I have fished with him several times a year for the past 5 seasons. He has a great... read more sense of humor and makes being on the water a pleasurable experience no matter the conditions. I started as a novice and with his guidance, I became keen on flyfishing. His patience to teach proper fly/spin angling techniques allows clients an advantage when targeting the big 3. This guide has extensive and thorough knowledge of the flats fisheries throughout the FL. Keys, be it backcountry or oceanside. Days spent fishing with Chris make for the most memorable experiences, and trust that he will put you on fish. There are many guides in the keys, but I choose Chris for his demeanor and all-around good person. Book a trip with MudPuppy Charters to experience the best sight fishing in a world-class fishery.

November 1, 2020
We went to the Keys to try out some inshore fishing. The highlight of our trip was inshore fishing with Captain Chris Jones. We had no previous experience with inshore... read more sight fishing, yet being avid bass anglers we thought we would give it a shot....More


May 26, 2016
I found Captain Chris online after searching for guides in the keys. He's won an incredible number of tournaments (e.g. redfish, bonefish, shark, tarpon, etc.) and seemed to be in... read more business for many years with positive reviews. He was pleasant over the phone and had cool pictures

June 1, 2015
Decided to book a 3/4 day excursion with Mudpuppy Charters based on a recommendation from a friend that fishes the backcountry with him regularly. He did not disappoint! Caught... read more my first (75 lb) tarpon on fly immediately that morning and jumped a few others. Then went looking

May 1, 2016
" Ein unvergesslicher Tag" - Als ich für eine längere Zeit die Florida Keys besuchte, stand fest einen Tag auf dem Meer zu verbringen um über die Fazination Sportfischen zu lernen. Ich bin immernoch begeistert... read more über die Vielfalt der Tierarten, die ich während meines Boottrips zusehen bekam. Das ich keine Vorkenntnisse im angeln hatte, war kein Problem. Chris erklärte mir alles sehr geduldig und brachte mich unter Anweisungen zu meinem ersten Fischfang. Er hat ein unglaubliches Wissen über die Umgebung, er steuert sein Boot mit einer Leichtigkeit die faziniert ist. Denn unter Wasser ist es uneben etc. aber er kennt jeden Winkel und somit bekam ich die Chance viele Orte zusehen, die mir sonst verborgen geblieben wären. Der Tag war auch deshalb so wunderbar, weil Chris eine so positive Austrahlung hat und das zusammen mit der Proffesionalität, erfüllte alle meine Erwartungen. Wenn ihr auf der Suche nach einem aufregenden Tagestrip seit, bei dem ihr sogar noch viel lernen könnt- mudpuppycharters ist die richtige Wahl.
Ich werde wieder kommen!


February 26, 2014
Capt. Chris Jones consistently gives you ever ounce of effort he has during the day. His knowledge of the backcountry is amazing. Even when those days are tough his attitude... read more is always positive. I am in the guiding business myself and have nothing but the utmost respect for Chris's professionalism. I have fished with Chris for the past 5 years and look forward to each time with him in the Keys.

October 8, 2013