Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson

Come and spend the day fishing on the great Santee Cooper Lakes. Capt. Mark Lawson has been catfishing for over 20 years in this area and his knowledge and experience are everything you need for a successful day on the water.

Capt. Mark welcomes you to join him on his 26’ Crest pontoon boat. This vessel is newly built in 2018 and accommodates up to 5 guests. She’s powered by a 150 HP Mercury engine that will glide swiftly to any fishing spot you’re looking for. Kids of all ages are welcome, but note that the captain only has life vests for those 6 years old and up, so please bring your own if your child is younger.

Your main target for the day will be Catfish, but you might also catch Striped Bass. The captain uses different fishing techniques, so you can test which one works best for you. Try out trolling, bottom fishing, light tackle, or drift fishing.

Capt. Mark will provide your fishing equipment. He’ll also catch live bait before the trip, so this won’t take any time from your trip and you can immediately start targeting Catfish. The fish can be cleaned for you at the dock for an extra charge. Contact the captain for veteran discount details. All kids under 16 can come for free.

Purchase your fishing license before the trip and bring your snacks and drinks.

Leave your worries behind you and have a chance at a fish of a lifetime!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    Seize the opportunity to target Catfish for the whole day. Capt. Mark will take you fishing to Lake Moultrie or Lake Marion. The trips are available year round. He'll provide your fishing equipment. You need to purchase your license, food, and drinks.
  • Private trip
    Night trips
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    Trips are 6pm til 2am year round. Night trips are great time for bigger catfish. All around good time.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Catfish
    Catfish
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 136 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Brandon A.
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Best fishing I’ve ever done

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 10, 2024
We had some rainy weather to begin with but Captain Mark was able to navigate around it and ended up getting us hooked up on...
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Charles D. N.
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Had a great time.

VERIFIED   Night trips on September 1, 2024
We had a fun time caught several big catfish, my buddy even caught his biggest fish ever. Captain Lawson was great, he put...
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Gary S.
Excellent
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Night trips on October 24, 2024
Mark was great, well pleased. We would highly recommend him to anyone. Caught a lot of fish.
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Allen S.
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Best fishing charter ever

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 18, 2024
Captain Lawson is 100 % prepared to give you the best fishing trip ever.  He has all the equipment needed, knows the lake...
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Timothy F.
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on October 26, 2024
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FAQs about Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson

Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Night trips (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder

Trips booked with Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Madkatz, Abu, Penn)
  • Live Bait

Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing

Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Catfishing With Capt. Mark Lawson include:
  • Catfish

Your captain

Mark Lawson
Cross, South Carolina, United States
4 Fishing Reports
136 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2019
Captain Mark has been fishing for 23 years but only recently got his guiding license. He loves catfishing and the lakes and he knows all the tricks you need. His boat is pet-friendly, so don't hesitate to bring your dog aboard!

The fish you can target

Catfish Catfish

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Other
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Crest
Boat type
Pontoon

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Madkatz, Abu, Penn
Live Bait

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Kids of all ages are welcome; contact for life vest
You Keep Catch
Clients responsibility to clean fish if keep
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
PayPal

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