Blackwater Guide Co
Blackwater Guide Co
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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.
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.
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Robert LearyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFull day with Captain Mark
Full Day Trip on March 10, 2023 • 2 adults
Sergey ChumakRepeat angler5.0VerifiedUnforgettable trip!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 29, 2021 • 2 adults • 1 childGreat guide, new boat and engine. Highly recommended
Phillip BranstetterRepeat angler3.0Verified3/4 day trip with Mark
3/4 Day Trip on March 25, 2021 • 2 adultsMark prefers fly-fishing, but was windy and we fished by spincasting.
Paul Stannard4.7VerifiedFishing with Mark
3/4 Day Trip on February 8, 2025 • 2 adultsCapt. 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.
Jeremy VanweeldenRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat guide.
Full Day Trip on March 15, 2025 • 1 adultVery personable and easy to work with. Very knowledgeable and willing to work with newbie fly anglers.
James WareRepeat angler5.0VerifiedTwo full day trips with Captain Mark
Full Day Trip on May 2, 2022 • 1 adultAwesome 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!
Jeffrey ZimmRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFishing with Mark
3/4 Day Trip on May 24, 2025 • 2 adults
Daniel MurphyRepeat angler3.7VerifiedDecember fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 23, 2025 • 2 adults
Matt Bienfang5.0VerifiedDay with Mark
3/4 Day Trip on February 24, 2023 • 2 adultsMark 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.
Matthew HelmsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Experience
Full Day Trip on March 16, 2021 • 1 adultMark was very knowledgeable about fly fishing and the areas we were fishing. I've been on quite a few different guided trips and Mark's boat was one of the best setups I've fished from. Caught a handful of fish, but the weather/conditions were tough, we would have done a lot better with better visibility. Mark was willing to work with me on scheduling a different day but I was only in the area for a short time. Definitely going to book another trip with him when I'm back in SW Florida
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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.
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Very personable and easy to work with. Very knowledgeable and willing to work with newbie fly anglers.
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!
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- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
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- Fishfinder
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Drinks
- Fishing license
- Fly fishing equipment
- Inshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
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- Fly fishing
- Black Drum
- Jack Crevalle
- Redfish
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
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