Blackwater Guide Co 

4.9/5 (23 reviews)
 Smallwood Drive 100, Chokoloskee, FL 34141, United States

Blackwater Guide Co 

4.9/5 (23 reviews)
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Smallwood Drive 100
Chokoloskee, FL, United States
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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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

Full day with Captain Mark
Unforgettable trip!!
Unforgettable trip!!
+5

Angler rating

20
1
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

71%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

91%

Caught fish

76%

Showing 1 - 5 of 23 reviews
Showing: 5 of 23 reviews
Paul Stannard
Paul Stannard
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Mark
3/4 Day Trip on February 8, 20252 adults
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.
0
Jeremy Vanweelden
Jeremy Vanweelden
5.0
Verified
Great guide.
Full Day Trip on March 15, 20251 adult
Very personable and easy to work with. Very knowledgeable and willing to work with newbie fly anglers.
Reported catch:
Snook
0
Jeffrey Zimm
Jeffrey Zimm
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Mark
3/4 Day Trip on May 24, 20252 adults
0
James Ware
James Ware
Eufaula, Alabama
5.0
Verified
Two full day trips with Captain Mark
Full Day Trip on May 2, 20221 adult
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!
0
Matt Bienfang
Matt Bienfang
Hingham, MA
5.0
Verified
Day with Mark
3/4 Day Trip on February 24, 20232 adults
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.
4

Trip availability and prices

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November 2025
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 2 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

Full day with Captain Mark
Unforgettable trip!!
Unforgettable trip!!
+5

Angler rating

20
1
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

71%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

91%

Caught fish

76%

Showing 1 - 5 of 23 reviews
Showing: 5 of 23 reviews
Paul Stannard
Paul Stannard
4.7
Verified
Fishing with Mark
3/4 Day Trip on February 8, 20252 adults
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.
0
Jeremy Vanweelden
Jeremy Vanweelden
5.0
Verified
Great guide.
Full Day Trip on March 15, 20251 adult
Very personable and easy to work with. Very knowledgeable and willing to work with newbie fly anglers.
Reported catch:
Snook
0
Jeffrey Zimm
Jeffrey Zimm
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Mark
3/4 Day Trip on May 24, 20252 adults
0
James Ware
James Ware
Eufaula, Alabama
5.0
Verified
Two full day trips with Captain Mark
Full Day Trip on May 2, 20221 adult
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!
0
Matt Bienfang
Matt Bienfang
Hingham, MA
5.0
Verified
Day with Mark
3/4 Day Trip on February 24, 20232 adults
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.
4

FAQs about Blackwater Guide Co

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
18 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Hell’s Bay Boatworks
Boat type
Skiff

Engine model
Mercury Racing 60R
Powered by
1 x 60HP
Max cruising speed
33 knots
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