BGS South & Beamers Guide Service with Captain Experiences

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Mark Beam

Independent Guide 39 years of exp.

Quality

Talkative

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Expert Oriented

About Your Guide

Mark Beam

Independent Guide 39 years of exp.

Captain Mark's time in the Florida Keys was some 40 years ago, in 1975. Skeletons of old bridges that he and his buddies traveled still loom off one side or the other of the New Bridges. They connect the Keys and end at Key West, the Southern Most Point in the United States.

He didn’t have the same appreciation for the Keys back then as he has today. The water & water sports like snorkeling and kayaking, the tropical beauty, the smells, warm breezes, great food (and drink), the music, the laid back atmosphere, and best of all “The Saltwater Fishing”. Not to mention, you're able to enjoy it all in the good ol’ USA without the hassle of international travel!

He's fished on Charters, with friends and acquired his own boat(s) where he heads out front (The Ocean Side) or out back (The Gulf Side) for some of the best Saltwater Fishing anywhere on the planet. He targets numerous species like Cobia, Permit, Trout, Snappers, Grouper, Hogfish, Sharks, Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and Porgies, just to name a few.

After sharing Florida Keys experiences with friends and clients that have fished & hunted with him the past thirty plus years, it was obvious to Captain Mark that there’s a lot of passion and interest for what The Keys have to offer.

With the help and support of his Kansas, Nebraska, Florida Keys Partner, Girl and Best Friend Sandi, he decided to set up a charter fishing service based on Big Pine Key, Florida. With his newly acquired Captains License, he's all set to take you on an exciting fishing adventure!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

350 LB. Goliath Grouper

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Panko Fried Fish & Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Whats your favorite band?

Led Zepplin

Whats your favorite movie?

Shawshank Redemption

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

350 LB. Goliath Grouper

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Panko Fried Fish & Smoked Baby Back Ribs

Whats your favorite band?

Led Zepplin

Whats your favorite movie?

Shawshank Redemption

Whats your favorite sports team?

Chicago Bears

Whats your drink of choice?

Red Bull & Vodka

What was your last halloween costume?

N/A

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A grand prize-winning Powerball Ticket

How did you get started guiding?

38 years ago in Colorado running Duck & Goose Hunts ...

What makes you different from other guides?

Don't know if I'm different, however, I like to be on time, have good quality gear, clean boat, & I really care if you have a good time, more so than how many or how big the fish you catch !!!

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BGS South & Beamers Guide Service Trips

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Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in Big Pine Key

Shallow Water In The Florida Keys!

100% (1) Guided by Mark

21 ft 1 - 2 People From $375

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Big Pine Key

Offshore Reef Trip

100% (1) Guided by Mark

21 ft 1 - 2 People From $425

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Kingfish Fishing in Big Pine Key, Florida

Recent Reviews of BGS South & Beamers Guide Service

5.0

based on 1 review

Martin

Verified Review

Mark was a terrific captain. He knew exactly where the fish were and had us pulling up fun (and delicious) fish all morning. I’d highly recommend. Good with children!

Martin

Verified Review

Mark was a terrific captain. He knew exactly where the fish were and had us pulling up fun (and delicious) fish all morning. I’d highly recommend. Good with children!

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Almaco Jack	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good
Amberjack	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good
Cero Mackerel	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Kingfish	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good
Lane Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good
Mahi Mahi	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great
Mangrove Snapper	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Mutton Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good
Red Grouper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good
Spanish Mackerel	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Speckled Trout	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good
Strawberry Grouper	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Yellowtail Amberjack	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Good
Yellowtail Snapper	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Good	Good