Blackwater Guide Co
Blackwater Guide Co
Come aboard Blackwater Guide Co and experience world-class fishing down in Southwest Florida. Captain Mark Cherny is USGC licensed and insured native captain who specializes in light tackle and fly fishing in SWFL and Everglades National Park.
The captain operates an 18’ Hell’s Bay Boatworks skiff. This lightweight craft is perfect for navigating the shallow waters and comes powered by a 60 HP Honda engine that’ll get you to the fishing spots in no time.
The water in this region of the world is plentiful with a great range of fish, which along with its nature makes it a world-class fishing ground. Black Drum, Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Tripletail, and Tarpon all inhabit these productive waters. Whether you’re fishing on light tackle or fly fishing, Capt. Mark will always be on hand to help you and teach you new techniques if needed.
He’s got a great range of fishing tackle but you’re always welcome to take your own fly fishing gear along with you. Catch cleaning is also included in the price and your fishing license is also covered. Water and Gatorade are provided but feel free to bring your own drinks as well as food with you. The sun shines powerfully in this neck of the woods so take sunscreen and sunglasses along with you too.
For top of the range fly fishing in a beautiful corner of the world, there’s no need to look further than Captain Mark’s guided tours.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
+5Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
71%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
76%
Feb 8, 2025
3/4 Day Trip
Fishing with Mark
Capt. Mark worked hard to teach trout fisherman to switch to saltwater fly fishing. Not many fish the day we were with him. Not because he didn’t try, but as I talked to other fishermen, no one what catching much the day we fishing. “That’s fishing.” Hope to fish again with Capt. Mark.
Capt. Mark worked hard to teach trout fisherman to switch to saltwater fly fishing. Not many fish the day we were with him. Not...
May 24, 2025
3/4 Day Trip
Fishing with Mark
Mar 15, 2025
Full Day Trip
Great guide.
Very personable and easy to work with. Very knowledgeable and willing to work with newbie fly anglers.
Very personable and easy to work with. Very knowledgeable and willing to work with newbie fly anglers.
Eufaula, Alabama
May 2, 2022
Full Day Trip
Two full day trips with Captain Mark
Awesome guide. I had done quite a bit of fly fishing with 4wt and below rods. Captain Mark had me casting an 8wt and 11wt in no time. It is a different game with the heavier rods. He also taught me how to chose the right color fly. He also put me on a lot of fish. I hooked my fist tarpon every, he had different plans about coming to the boat and made a run South and never turned around. Best two days fishing I have had in a long time, awesome trip! Thanks Captain Mark!
Awesome guide. I had done quite a bit of fly fishing with 4wt and below rods. Captain Mark had me casting an 8wt and 11wt in no...
Hingham, MA
Feb 24, 2023
3/4 Day Trip
Day with Mark
Mark worked hard all day polling my wife and I. Was not afraid to burn some gas when needed. Great conversation and was focused on making the trip a great experience for all! I highly recommend this Captain.
Mark worked hard all day polling my wife and I. Was not afraid to burn some gas when needed. Great conversation and was focused...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
+5Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
71%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
76%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Mark
3/4 Day Trip on February 8, 2025
Capt. Mark worked hard to teach trout fisherman to switch to saltwater fly fishing. Not many fish the day we were with him. Not because he didn’t try, but as I talked to other fishermen, no one what catching much the day we fishing. “That’s fishing.” Hope to fish again with Capt. Mark.
Capt. Mark worked hard to teach trout fisherman to switch to saltwater fly fishing. Not many fish the day we were with him. Not because he didn’t try, but as I talked to other fishermen, no one what catching much the day we fishing. “That’s fishing.” Hope to fish again with Capt. Mark.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Mark
3/4 Day Trip on May 24, 2025
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great guide.
Full Day Trip on March 15, 2025
Very personable and easy to work with. Very knowledgeable and willing to work with newbie fly anglers.
Very personable and easy to work with. Very knowledgeable and willing to work with newbie fly anglers.
Eufaula, Alabama
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Two full day trips with Captain Mark
Full Day Trip on May 2, 2022
Awesome guide. I had done quite a bit of fly fishing with 4wt and below rods. Captain Mark had me casting an 8wt and 11wt in no time. It is a different game with the heavier rods. He also taught me how to chose the right color fly. He also put me on a lot of fish. I hooked my fist tarpon every, he had different plans about coming to the boat and made a run South and never turned around. Best two days fishing I have had in a long time, awesome trip! Thanks Captain Mark!
Awesome guide. I had done quite a bit of fly fishing with 4wt and below rods. Captain Mark had me casting an 8wt and 11wt in no time. It is a different game with the heavier rods. He also taught me how to chose the right color fly. He also put me on a lot of fish. I hooked my fist tarpon every, he had different plans about coming to the boat and made a run South and never turned around. Best two days fishing I have had in a long time, awesome trip! Thanks Captain Mark!
Hingham, MA
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Day with Mark
3/4 Day Trip on February 24, 2023
Mark worked hard all day polling my wife and I. Was not afraid to burn some gas when needed. Great conversation and was focused on making the trip a great experience for all! I highly recommend this Captain.
Mark worked hard all day polling my wife and I. Was not afraid to burn some gas when needed. Great conversation and was focused on making the trip a great experience for all! I highly recommend this Captain.
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