BGS South Charters LLC 

5.0/5 (130 reviews)
 
State licensed
 15 Hickory Avenue, Yankeetown, FL 34498, United States

BGS South Charters LLC 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (130 reviews)
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15 Hickory Avenue
Yankeetown, FL, United States
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World-class fishing awaits with BGS South Charters LLC. Based out of Yankeetown Florida just north of Crystal River Florida along Natures Coast. Incredible fishing spots are just minutes away from Mark 'Capt. Beamer' Beam. Target thrilling and delicious fish in the nearshore, inshore, waters with a true expert. He has over 35 years of professional fishing experience under his belt and knows exactly what it takes to run a successful charter.

Bring a friend or loved one aboard the Brand New 2026 Crestliner Mud Boat powered by a Merc Jet Drive Motor. She's a compact vessel, ideal for traversing the shallow backcountry, inshore waters and bays. With Simrad navigational equipment, you'll have no problem locating fish, so get ready for a productive day.

Whatever's biting at the end of your line, you're in for an incredible day's fishing. At the end of your trip, the captain will clean and bag your catch. The taste of success will be sweet as you enjoy a well-earned meal to take home or take to one of the many area restaurants that will cook your catch. With all licenses provided, there's nothing left for you to do than get booking with BGS South and see why the Gulf Coast of Central Florida Natures Coast is a hidden gem.

World-class fishing awaits with BGS South Charters LLC. Based out of Yankeetown Florida just north of Crystal River Florida along Natures Coast. Incredible fishing spots are just minutes away from Mark 'Capt. Beamer' Beam. Target thrilling and delicious fish in the nearshore, inshore, waters with a true expert. He has over 35 years of professional fishing experience under his belt and knows exactly what it takes to run a successful charter.

Bring a friend or loved one aboard the Brand New 2026 Crestliner Mud Boat powered by a Merc Jet Drive Motor. She's a compact vessel, ideal for traversing the shallow backcountry, inshore waters and bays. With Simrad navigational equipment, you'll have no problem locating fish, so get ready for a productive day.

Whatever's biting at the end of your line, you're in for an incredible day's fishing. At the end of your trip, the captain will clean and bag your catch. The taste of success will be sweet as you enjoy a well-earned meal to take home or take to one of the many area restaurants that will cook your catch. With all licenses provided, there's nothing left for you to do than get booking with BGS South and see why the Gulf Coast of Central Florida Natures Coast is a hidden gem.

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Rating

5.0
130 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (294)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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David Moran
David Moran
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
1
5.0
Verified
Morning Trip with Captain Mike
Offshore May - June ... AM on June 14, 20232 adults
Mike was awesome! We've done several charters outside of the Florida keys to include South Carolina offshore/near shore and Dominican Republic offshore. BGS was definitely the best thus far! Mike has done his research and got us on the fish all morning long. We landed several varieties of snapper, grouper, grunts, an Atlantic sharpnose shark and a Goliath Grouper! Mike is very personable and began communicating with us shortly after we booked. Mike continued communicating with us as the wind conditions changed and provided the best plan given the circumstances mother nature provided. Also, he was willing to adapt his schedule so we would have the best chance at fish. If your looking for a low key (pun intended), unique fishing experience for two people look no further, Mike is your guy! Thanks Beamer for all the memories!
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Lane Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
+1
Bob Eggert
Bob Eggert
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
First trip excellent 2yrs ago, rebooked another 1/2 day, another excellent trip
Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on March 29, 20232 adults
Capt Beamer works hard to find fish. This was our 2nd booking 1/2 day trip. Scheduled day windy so capt recommended date change. We agreed and move date out a few days. Received text the day before suggesting we go offshore to cast for Mahi Mahi, I agreed, this would be a new adventure. Little to no wind, so we boated out. Little to no floating vegetation, so we started back. He found a small line of vegetation so we gave it a whirl. We caught shark, Almaco Jack and got 2 Mahi Mahi. I can see how his vegetation method could catch fish, just Little availability. It was great catching different fish. So next, off we went to the reefs. There we caught snapper, Speckle Hine, Blue line grunt, parrot fish, blue tang, shark. The sun was bright all day and wore us out. Capt Beamer had more spots to try, but us northerners had enough sun and called it a day. Capt Beamer cleaned our fish and bagged them, took photos, provided adult beverages while we hung out for our fish. Capt Beamer keeps clean facilities that we utilized. Overall Capt Beamer provides all around excellent customer service and I highly recommend his service for small parties or singles who want to catch a variety of fish either back country, reef, or even offshore (wind permitting). Oh, and the best thing is my wife (casual fisher) not only caught fish, she caught the largest fish and brought home the cup! Previous trip I received the cup ( her favorite water cup) so she was all smiles that she caught the bigger fish on this trip. Capt Beamer, Thanks again for an excellent trip. Bob and Julie
Reported catch:
Mutton Snapper
Response from Captain
March 30, 2023
Thanks for the kind words & Thanks to both of you for giving the offshore a good try ... we didn't wear em out, but it was a great experience ... & Look forward to next time !!!
Andrew Wang
Andrew Wang
Repeat angler
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2023
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Amazing half day charter with Captain Mark
Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on March 11, 20231 adult
Amazing. It was a pretty calm day so Capt Mark took us into the Atlantic on his 21’ Mako centre console. We were catching snappers in no time and he kept making slight position changes with the trolling motor to keep the action going. We had just about hit our limit on snappers when a HUGE torpedo shaped fish went after a grunt he brought to the boat. He sprung into action re-rigging to go after it. Long story short he found a way to get that fish on, handed me the rod and it was a 25 min battle. Ended up being a 4’ barracuda. We were using a pretty light rig but he coached me the whole way to land it. A few pics and we let it swim away. A dream come true and regardless of the trophy fish, I honestly enjoyed being out on the water with a knowledgeable and just downright nice fellow. Would rebook next time I’m down there for sure, He cleaned the fish when we got back and pointed us to Keys Fishery, a great place to have it cooked and kids got to see tarpon and sharks there! Thank you so much Capt Mark for an experience of a lifetime!
Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Response from Captain
March 12, 2023
Thanx for the kind words !!! ... Fun day on the water, you were Great to have on The Boat & look to next time !!!
Christopher Ayers
Christopher Ayers
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great fishing adventure!
Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on January 23, 20232 adults
We told Captain “Beamer” that we want to catch a few eaters and would also like to try for something bigger and just have some fun! We started out looking for something big and after a bit we hooked into a huge King Mackerel. Cpt Beamer did a great job instructing me on the best way to get it in the boat and we landed it successfully! The rest of the day we spent fishing for dinner and landed a good pot of Snappers, along with Blow Fish, Shark, Catfish, and some others that we released back into the water. It was a great morning and we would definitely book with Beamer again! Happy Fishing!
Response from Captain
January 24, 2023
That was some fun stuff & Thanx for hanging in there with me for the chance at that Big King ... You did a great job & congrats. !!!
Wayne Phillips
Wayne Phillips
us
Florida, US
Member since 2022
0
5.0
Verified
Awesome Day With Captain Beamer!
Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on January 4, 20232 adults
Captain Beamer was 1st class all the way! I did a blind internet search and was hoping for a back country flats trip for my 15 year old son and I. We are somewhat familiar with this type of fishing being from the panhandle of Florida and growing up with this type of fishing. Captain Beamer exceeded our expectations! His hospitality was second to none and I honestly felt like I was fishing with a family member. We were vacationing in Key West and the :40 minute drive to Big Pine Key was well worth it. We brought our catch back to our condo, cooked it and there were only crumbs left. Looking forward to fishing with you again my friend!
Response from Captain
January 5, 2023
Thanks so much for the kind words!!! ... Having a father & son on The Boat that get that it's not always about how big or how many fish are caught but how blessed we are to have the opportunity to share the experience and enjoy some of god's creatures at the end of the day with family ... Humbling ...

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US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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7 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
130 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (294)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (130)

Filter
Showing 15 of 130 reviews
David Moran
David Moran
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2023
1
5.0
Verified
Morning Trip with Captain Mike
Offshore May - June ... AM on June 14, 20232 adults
Mike was awesome! We've done several charters outside of the Florida keys to include South Carolina offshore/near shore and Dominican Republic offshore. BGS was definitely the best thus far! Mike has done his research and got us on the fish all morning long. We landed several varieties of snapper, grouper, grunts, an Atlantic sharpnose shark and a Goliath Grouper! Mike is very personable and began communicating with us shortly after we booked. Mike continued communicating with us as the wind conditions changed and provided the best plan given the circumstances mother nature provided. Also, he was willing to adapt his schedule so we would have the best chance at fish. If your looking for a low key (pun intended), unique fishing experience for two people look no further, Mike is your guy! Thanks Beamer for all the memories!
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Lane Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
+1
Bob Eggert
Bob Eggert
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
First trip excellent 2yrs ago, rebooked another 1/2 day, another excellent trip
Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on March 29, 20232 adults
Capt Beamer works hard to find fish. This was our 2nd booking 1/2 day trip. Scheduled day windy so capt recommended date change. We agreed and move date out a few days. Received text the day before suggesting we go offshore to cast for Mahi Mahi, I agreed, this would be a new adventure. Little to no wind, so we boated out. Little to no floating vegetation, so we started back. He found a small line of vegetation so we gave it a whirl. We caught shark, Almaco Jack and got 2 Mahi Mahi. I can see how his vegetation method could catch fish, just Little availability. It was great catching different fish. So next, off we went to the reefs. There we caught snapper, Speckle Hine, Blue line grunt, parrot fish, blue tang, shark. The sun was bright all day and wore us out. Capt Beamer had more spots to try, but us northerners had enough sun and called it a day. Capt Beamer cleaned our fish and bagged them, took photos, provided adult beverages while we hung out for our fish. Capt Beamer keeps clean facilities that we utilized. Overall Capt Beamer provides all around excellent customer service and I highly recommend his service for small parties or singles who want to catch a variety of fish either back country, reef, or even offshore (wind permitting). Oh, and the best thing is my wife (casual fisher) not only caught fish, she caught the largest fish and brought home the cup! Previous trip I received the cup ( her favorite water cup) so she was all smiles that she caught the bigger fish on this trip. Capt Beamer, Thanks again for an excellent trip. Bob and Julie
Reported catch:
Mutton Snapper
Response from Captain
March 30, 2023
Thanks for the kind words & Thanks to both of you for giving the offshore a good try ... we didn't wear em out, but it was a great experience ... & Look forward to next time !!!
Andrew Wang
Andrew Wang
Repeat angler
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2023
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Amazing half day charter with Captain Mark
Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on March 11, 20231 adult
Amazing. It was a pretty calm day so Capt Mark took us into the Atlantic on his 21’ Mako centre console. We were catching snappers in no time and he kept making slight position changes with the trolling motor to keep the action going. We had just about hit our limit on snappers when a HUGE torpedo shaped fish went after a grunt he brought to the boat. He sprung into action re-rigging to go after it. Long story short he found a way to get that fish on, handed me the rod and it was a 25 min battle. Ended up being a 4’ barracuda. We were using a pretty light rig but he coached me the whole way to land it. A few pics and we let it swim away. A dream come true and regardless of the trophy fish, I honestly enjoyed being out on the water with a knowledgeable and just downright nice fellow. Would rebook next time I’m down there for sure, He cleaned the fish when we got back and pointed us to Keys Fishery, a great place to have it cooked and kids got to see tarpon and sharks there! Thank you so much Capt Mark for an experience of a lifetime!
Reported catch:
Yellowtail Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Response from Captain
March 12, 2023
Thanx for the kind words !!! ... Fun day on the water, you were Great to have on The Boat & look to next time !!!
Christopher Ayers
Christopher Ayers
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great fishing adventure!
Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on January 23, 20232 adults
We told Captain “Beamer” that we want to catch a few eaters and would also like to try for something bigger and just have some fun! We started out looking for something big and after a bit we hooked into a huge King Mackerel. Cpt Beamer did a great job instructing me on the best way to get it in the boat and we landed it successfully! The rest of the day we spent fishing for dinner and landed a good pot of Snappers, along with Blow Fish, Shark, Catfish, and some others that we released back into the water. It was a great morning and we would definitely book with Beamer again! Happy Fishing!
Response from Captain
January 24, 2023
That was some fun stuff & Thanx for hanging in there with me for the chance at that Big King ... You did a great job & congrats. !!!
Wayne Phillips
Wayne Phillips
us
Florida, US
Member since 2022
0
5.0
Verified
Awesome Day With Captain Beamer!
Back Country - Reef Nov. / Dec. AM on January 4, 20232 adults
Captain Beamer was 1st class all the way! I did a blind internet search and was hoping for a back country flats trip for my 15 year old son and I. We are somewhat familiar with this type of fishing being from the panhandle of Florida and growing up with this type of fishing. Captain Beamer exceeded our expectations! His hospitality was second to none and I honestly felt like I was fishing with a family member. We were vacationing in Key West and the :40 minute drive to Big Pine Key was well worth it. We brought our catch back to our condo, cooked it and there were only crumbs left. Looking forward to fishing with you again my friend!
Response from Captain
January 5, 2023
Thanks so much for the kind words!!! ... Having a father & son on The Boat that get that it's not always about how big or how many fish are caught but how blessed we are to have the opportunity to share the experience and enjoy some of god's creatures at the end of the day with family ... Humbling ...

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
2026
Boat manufacturer
Crestliner
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 65HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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