Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing

Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing Charters invites you to experience some of the best fishing Florida’s Big Bend has to offer. Join Captain Mark or one of the four captains that work for him, and find out for yourself why fishing in Steinhatchee is simply irresistible.

Capt. Mark and each of his captains you may fish with pride themselves on their professional demeanor and the 100% effort they put into helping their customers catch as many fish as possible. As advocates of wildlife conservation, they practice catch and release whenever possible.

With multiple in-house captains, you can be sure to be taken care of. 

A typical trip with Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing Charters will take you around the area of Steinhatchee, which is a beautiful, family-friendly spot for fishing and swimming. Among other species, you’ll mainly fish for Redfish, Trout, and Flounder. The captains enjoy using artificial lures to catch Redfish, and their favorites are Gold Spoon and Target.

Capt. Mark also offers scalloping trips, which can be great fun for all involved. The crew will take you to abundant scallop beds where people often limit out on these delicious shellfish. Get wet and take in the beautiful nature and wildlife of the Big Bend area! As scallops are normally found in shallow water, all you need to bring with you is your mask, snorkel, and fins.

If you are part of a large group, that is not a problem, as Captain Mark works with a number of captains who can accommodate you. He can also provide lodging if required.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Scalloping Trip up to 6 People
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Sep 3 (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    US $450
    A 4 to 5 -hour scalloping trip for up to 6 people.
  • Private trip
    Full Day 2 people
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $500
    This price is for 2 people.
  • Private trip
    Full Day 3 People
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    3 person charter
  • Private trip
    Full Day 4 People
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    US $600
    4 person trip

FAQs about Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing

Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Scalloping Trip up to 6 People (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day 2 people (7 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day 3 People (7 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Full Day 4 People (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Radio

Trips booked with Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Fishing License

Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Popping

Top targeted fish species with Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Mark Brady
Steinhatchee, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
29 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since May 2015
Capt. Mark started his business over 15 years ago and since then has grown the business with his wife Captain Bobbi and fellow Captains Mike, Randy, and Larry. All work exclusively for the company and are able to handle 2 people up to 20. Running 22 to 25 foot flats boats with quality tackle and gear. All licensed and insured with first aid and cpr training.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout

Boat specs

Dekkat (Flats boat) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 200HP Honda engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 42 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Popping

Amenities

GPS
Snorkeling Equipment
Wireless Trolling Motor
Radio

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Must pay to have fish cleaned at marina
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (26)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Robert L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A minor hiccup at start but turned into great day

VERIFIED   Scalloping Trip up to 6 People on June 24, 2023
My wife and brought our niece and nephew scalloping for the weekend in Steinhatchee.  There was a little delay in starting...
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Thomas C.
Georgetown, SC
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mark

VERIFIED   Full Day 2 people on July 25, 2023
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Bob P.
Old Town, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day with Captain Mark

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – 2 People MAX on March 6, 2020
Captain Mark put on fish right away.  Even though the day started with heavy fog, Mark’s knowledge of the water let us get...
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Trinity T.
Alachua, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with captain Larry

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 8, 2020
Captain Larry made the trip so much fun. Little confusing at the beginning because I thought I was meeting with captain mike...
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Madonna S.
Trenton, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day 2 people on April 15, 2022
Great Day…Captain Mark put us on the Fish !!! We were very Pleased…
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