Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Have you ever wanted to go on an adventure in the Florida Keys? Islamorada, and the whole Florida Keys, is the perfect backdrops for fishing charters with Captain Mark. Captain Mark offers guided fishing charters in the Florida Keys that are sure to leave an impression for a lifetime. No matter if you’re an experienced angler looking to hook a big fish or you’re a beginner and want some rod bending action and tasty table fare, Captain Mark can cater your trip to your goals! Kids are always welcome!

Inshore fishing the Florida Keys attracts anglers from all over the world who are looking for the “grand slam” of shallow water fishing as you can target numerous prized species in the Florida Keys! Backcountry fishing is done in the inland waters of the Florida Keys and Key West. Flats fishing and backcountry Fishing are done in the same place, as the backcountry holds all the flats.

The shallow waters in the Keys are home to plenty of fish feed, such as shrimp and crab, making it a hotspot for larger fish to prey. You will come into contact with prized monster inshore fish that call these waters home or are just passing through. Water depth in the backcountry can range from 0 to 30 ft of water with massive cuts and channels between the shallow flats and also includes the mangrove ilands. It's all part of the “backcountry”.

Back up in the Everglades you can expect to catch Redfish, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Blue Runners, and Permit, Bonefish, and Tarpon as well!

Book a trip above and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience traveling through and fishing in this unique coastal environment. Captain Mark will make sure you have an experience you'll be talking about for the rest of your life.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 21 days before the trip.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$650.00	$775.00	$900.00
2 People	$650.00	$775.00	$900.00
3 People	$650.00	$775.00	$900.00
4 People	$750.00	$875.00	$1,000.00
5 People	$850.00	$975.00	$1,100.00
6 People	$950.00	$1,075.00	$1,200.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Mark G.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide 17 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quantity

About Your Guide

Mark G.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 17 years of exp.

Captain Mark is a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed Captain and a disabled service-connected U.S Navy Veteran. Have been fishing Backcountry since I was 9 years old. Started guiding taking other wounded and disabled veterans fishing to share the joy and beauty of the Florida Keys. It became a business 15 years ago. I still take out wounded veterans for free year-round. I have a passion and love of fishing. Sharing that passion with as many people as I can.

Captain Mark has been saltwater fishing his whole life. After many years fishing the Gulf in the Tampa area, he decided to move down to the Florida Keys and share his experience with as many veterans as he possibly can. Although he enjoys fishing with everyone, 16 years ago he began taking out other vets, with and without disabilities, to share the fun and camaraderie of fishing. Soon after, began to take everyone out fishing and it became a passion to share the joy of fishing with as many people as possible. The beauty of the Everglades, Florida Bay and Atlantic Ocean is something everyone should see once in their life. Whether you are a first time salt water fisherman or old salt. There is always something to share that is new.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

18 foot Sawfish

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

Brisket

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

18 foot Sawfish

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

Brisket

What’s your favorite band?

Eagles

What’s your favorite movie?

Fish called Wanda

What’s your favorite sports team?

Texas Longhorns

What’s your drink of choice?

Cafe con leche

What was your last halloween costume?

Lurch

What do you want for Christmas this year?

To fish

How did you get started guiding?

Been fishing Backcountry my whole life. Started fishing Wounded Veterans for free, soon others wanted to fish with me. 15 years later I still love what I do.

What makes you different from other guides?

Love to have fun. Bending a rod is my goal for everyone. Exposing everyone I can to the joy of fishing and seeing nature as she is!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Islamorada, Florida

Areas Fished

Florida Keys
Florida Bay
Duck Key
Key Largo

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Sportsman 247
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Sportsman 247
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 298
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 21 days before the trip.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Snacks and Drinks, Rain Jacket, Polarized Sunglasses, Hat. Extra bait can be provided for an additional cost. Rods, Reels, Tackle, Bait, Fishing licenses, Cooler and Ice included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 21 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 21 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 10 reviews

Cornelissen

Verified Review

May 18

Some times you are fortunate to meet people that leave a deep impression an impregnation on you. Captain Mark is one of these rare persons. I was fortunate to go fishing with him today and we had a blast. He is so kind, so full of knowledge, that I do recommend going fishing with him. His repeated actions around the wounded warrior project are a tribute to his care about his peers and good people...

Cornelissen

Verified Review

May 18

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Mark

Verified Review

December 31

Captain Mark was awesome!!!
Highly recommend booking a tour with him.

Mark

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December 31

Captain Mark was awesome!!!
Highly recommend booking a tour with him.

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Timothy

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December 25

Captain Mark run a great guide business. Boat was awesome and, his gear worked flawlessly. All day we were laughing and catching fish. He showed us a great time on our Christmas adventure. Thanks again from the Minnesota Cady bunch Captain Mark. You made memories non of us will soon forget.

Timothy

Verified Review

December 25

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Derek

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June 19

We had a Great time fishing with Captain Mark! He was awesome!

Derek

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June 19

We had a Great time fishing with Captain Mark! He was awesome!

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Daniel

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May 29

Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Captain Mark gave us the options of what to go after and he put us on the fish! Can’t wait to go back!

Daniel

Verified Review

May 29

Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Captain Mark gave us the options of what to go after and he put us on the fish! Can’t wait to go back!

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Tom

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March 17

I wish I could give Captain Mark more than 5 stars! My two sons and I caught a ton of fish -- mackerel, snapper, trout, bluefish and more. Captain Mark knew the area, took us right where we needed to be and made sure we were set up for success. We wanted enough for a dinner, and we needed to buy a cooler to bring it all home. Captain Mark...

Tom

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March 17

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Angela

Verified Review

August 18

Amazing trip! Lots of laughs and tons of fish! We even got our target fish which was tarpon. Captain mark is great and we will definitely use him again.

Angela

Verified Review

August 18

Amazing trip! Lots of laughs and tons of fish! We even got our target fish which was tarpon. Captain mark is great and we will definitely use him again.

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Brian

Verified Review

April 5

If you want to be inspired to be a better person, laugh, and catch the most fish out of the Islamorada marina Captain Mark is the way to go. Thanks Mark for a great day. Also thank you for your service to our country and continued surrport of disabled veterans!

Brian

Verified Review

April 5

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Nancy

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January 15

Awesome trip!! Captain Mark is a great guide. Would love to do it again.

Nancy

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January 15

Awesome trip!! Captain Mark is a great guide. Would love to do it again.

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Matt

Verified Review

June 1

Captain Mark was great and super accommodating! My two college aged sons had an awesome experience and caught plenty of fish! I highly recommend Captain Mark! It felt like fishing with an old friend!

Matt

Verified Review

June 1

Captain Mark was great and super accommodating! My two college aged sons had an awesome experience and caught plenty of fish! I highly recommend Captain Mark! It felt like fishing with an old friend!

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.